อุโมงค์ (The Tunnel)

The protagonist could have just used a Note 7 to blow up the tunnel.

The first half is brilliant, and the second half doesn't feel deliberately sentimental. From water rationing, drinking urine, eating dog food, to the later accident and the public's choices, I think it's all a realistic and cruel depiction of reality, perhaps even brutal. Also, even though I spent two years as a journalist, I still have to say, screw those journalists and screw those officials.

The only saving graces here are the performances by Ha Jung-woo and Bae Doona. The plot is flimsy and stretched out unnecessarily for two hours. Hilariously, the actress who usually plays a typical housewife in K-dramas is now portraying the Prime Minister.

After Ha Jung-woo was rescued, the leader was rushing over for a photo op. A swarm of reporters pressed him for a statement. He leaned over to the rescue team leader and whispered something. The leader then loudly relayed his message: "Get lost, you bastards." Blindfolded, Ha Jung-woo gave the team leader a thumbs up. Subsequent reports captured the image of this thumbs up, presenting it as: "Rescued victim thanks the government and the nation."

The tearjerker unexpectedly… was an egg. …Rescuers picked up a fallen fried egg from the ground, rinsed it with rainwater, and ate it, because it was a piece of the family's heart. And sure enough, he died in the line of duty... The bereaved family threw eggs at the others in grief and anger. Who can understand who's heart?

The Tunnel is a gripping tale of Harry Melchior's daring escape, blending suspense with humanity. His unwavering resolve to help others mirrors the film's intense atmosphere of oppression. The emotional bonds and shared struggle make this story unforgettable.