The Snob (KR 2019) (2019)

Description:

The Snob centers on Seon Woojeong, an artist who profits from plagiarizing others' works, masterfully presenting them as her own. When a company offers her a coveted special exhibition, she does not hesitate to secure the opportunity by sleeping with the art museum's head curator. This act initiates a secret affair, hidden from her unsuspecting boyfriend. The intricate web of deception becomes even more tangled with the return of Soyeong, Woojeong's long-time friend, who conveniently stays at Woojeong's boyfriend's house.

As Woojeong, her boyfriend, the curator, and Soyeong become inextricably linked, Woojeong's artistic career and personal relationships begin to crumble simultaneously. The film incisively examines the stark contrast between outward appearances and the characters' true inner feelings. Like a swan gracefully navigating the water while frantically paddling below, the characters maintain a sophisticated facade, driven by hidden desires and second thoughts. Woojeong, in her direct pursuit of ambition, challenges viewers to question their judgments in this complex narrative of deceit and desire.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Crime; Drama