MOVIE REVIEW: The Story He Wanted to Tell: Na Hong-jin’s South Korean Sci-Fi Action Thriller Hope

Director Na Hong-jin delivers a relentless, adrenaline-fueled sci-fi thriller in Hope. Unfolding over a single chaotic day in a quiet coastal town, the film trades grand lore for non-stop momentum, tight character focus, and visceral survival action.

By: Wanggo Gallaga | Published: 9/3/2026