Synopsis and Brief Review of 'THE CHILDE' Playing in Indonesian Theaters, Kim Seon Ho's Debut as a Mysterious Hunter

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Adhwa Medisanda Cinta Adzana

The movie THE CHILDE is a South Korean action-thriller film directed by Park Hoon Jung. In addition to being the director, Park Hoon Jung is also the writer. One interesting fact about this movie is that its original title was SAD TROPIC before it was officially named THE CHILDE.

Distributed by Next Entertainment World, this movie is Kim Seon Ho's debut film. Moreover, THE CHILDE also has its own appeal shown through the comedy elements in the film. Curious about the synopsis of THE CHILDE? Let's check it out below.

1. Synopsis of 'THE CHILDE'

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THE CHILDE tells the story of a young man named Marco Han who becomes a boxer for illegal fights. He fights from one match to another in the Philippines to be able to pay for his mother's expensive medical treatment. Marco, who is of Kopino (Korean-Filipino) descent, lives only with his mother, but he is also still searching for his biological father and his whereabouts. 

One day, while traveling to South Korea to find his father, Marco is approached by a mysterious man who wants to talk to him. The man named Gwigongja is a Childe, a mysterious hunter who will later bring Marco into chaotic situations. Childe will always follow and chase Marco. This makes Marco confused because he doesn't know what Childe wants from him. Not only that, Marco also experiences other misfortunes because many parties are after his life. What actually happened to Marco? Will he survive this bad situation?

Watch THE CHILDE in theaters starting from June 21, 2023!

2. Brief Profile of the Cast

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Here is a brief profile of the cast of the film THE CHILD. 

• Kim Seon Ho as Gwigongja 

   

• Kang Tae Joo as Marco Han  

   

• Kim Kang Woo as Han Yi-Sa 

   

• Go A-ra as Yun-ju  

   

• And there are still other famous actors and actresses who starred in THE CHILD.  

   

3. Brief Review

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This film begins with a plot that tells the story of a mysterious figure played by Kim Seon Ho. Then, it continues with the introduction of the character Marco. The character introduction at the beginning of the film may seem less detailed, but it is all paid off when the mystery that is maintained throughout the film is revealed at the end. 

The film THE CHILDE is not just an action-thriller-mystery film, but also has a comedic element that makes it more impressive. Kim Seon Ho's performance here is very cool, proving that he is very talented in the world of acting. 

In addition to Kim Seon Ho, the acting of other actors, such as Kang Tae-Joo, Kim Kang-Woo, and Go A-Ra, is also equally cool and very suitable for their characters. This film has one post-credit scene that is very entertaining. So, don't miss it. 

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