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ELECTRIC PICTURE HOUSE

Nominated for 2018’s top prize at Cannes, Lee Chang-dong creates a mysterious world of immense power; and his epic, slow-burning film immerses the viewer in the world of his characters whilst exploring male rage, class conflict and working-class struggles, as well as unrequited love and the nature of obsession. Based on a short story by Haruki Murakami, this critically-acclaimed South Korean film tells the story of Jong-soo, a part-time worker who bumps into old neighbour Hae-mi. She asks him to look after her cat while she’s on a trip to Kenya, but when she returns, Hae-mi introduces Ben (Steven Yeun) to Jong-soo. One day, Ben visits Jong-soo with Hae-mi and confesses his own secret hobby...

7.30pm | £7.80adults/£6.70concs from wottoncinema.com or 01453 844601