The Ugly (2025)

Other name: Eolgul , Face

Description:

"The Ugly" plunges into a deeply unsettling mystery when Im Dong Hwan receives a shocking call from the police. His mother, Jeong Yeong Hui, who vanished 40 years ago, has had her remains discovered, hinting at a potential murder. For Im Dong Hwan, who never knew his mother's face, this revelation ignites a quest for truth. He joins forces with PD Kim Su Jin, who is documenting his visually impaired father, a master seal craftsman. Their investigation unearths forgotten secrets as they interview individuals who worked alongside Jeong Yeong Hui at a Cheonggyecheon clothing factory four decades earlier. This gripping narrative follows Im Dong Hwan's relentless pursuit to piece together the events surrounding his mother's disappearance and death, confronting the long-hidden darkness of the past.

Duration: 1 hr. 43 min.

Content Rating: 15+

Country: South Korea

Status: Completed

Released: 2025

Genre: Drama; Mystery; Thriller