韓国の山間の家で暮らす少女ミジャは、大きな動物オクジャの面倒を見ながら平穏な毎日を送っている。優しい心を持つオクジャは、ミジャにとって親友ともいえる大切な存在だった。ところがある日、多国籍企業ミランド社がオクジャをニューヨークに連れ去ってしまう。自己顕示欲の強いミランド社CEOルーシー・ミランドが、ある壮大な計画のためにオクジャを利用しようとしているのだ。オクジャを救うため、具体的な方策もないままニューヨークへと旅立つミジャだった。
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監督: ポン・ジュノ
脚本: ポン・ジュノ / Jon Ronson
音楽: 정재일
制作: ポン・ジュノ / チェ・ドゥホ / デデ・ガードナー
撮影監督: ダリウス・コンジ
制作会社: Kate Street Picture Company / Plan B Entertainment / Lewis Pictures
Bong Joon-ho has brought us yet another masterpiece. Before viewing Okja, I was a little concerned that it would be just a sappy feel good family film about a kid that developed too much of an attachment to a farm animal. Now, I'm simply amazed at how Bong manages to always give us such emotionally and politically complicated films. If you understand his style and knack for subtle commentary, then you will see this as another excellent film in the same vein as The Host. The obvious commentary is clear but not overwhelming and the subtle bits are in true Bong style. I think many may misinterpret some of his choices, particularly with Gyllenhaal's character and performance, but if you grasp Bong's social and political stances then you'll appreciate the choices. For anyone who is unaware, all of Bong's movies contain certain elements. There are the overt elements that include humor (sometimes within the least humorous of situations), suspense, emotional connection, the folly of man and a lack of responsibility on the part of a government or corporation. But these elements are supported by subtle inclusions which are dotted throughout his movies like little watermarks and always serve to say the things that should be said without saying them. Besides these factors, and for those less inclined towards analytical movie watching, there is always a great story and magnificent cinematography. Okja is no exception. The only disappointing aspect of this movie is that it just came out, I've already watched it and now I'll have to wait another 2-3 years for another Bong movie to enjoy. I have seen The Host at least 10 times and I could watch it again right now. I'm certain to see Okja at least two more times with those with whom I enjoy seeing his movies and I don't think it'll feel like a chore either. In my opinion, Bong is one of the most consistent filmmakers to have ever made a movie and that streak remains unbroken with Okja.
