SEOUL, April 20 (AJP) - Horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" held onto the top spot at the domestic box office for a second consecutive week, driven by strong word of mouth among younger moviegoers.
According to the Korean Film Council on Monday, Lee Sang-min's directorial debut feature attracted 472,109 moviegoers over the weekend, bringing its cumulative total to 1.46 million since its release earlier this month.
It already surpassed its break-even point of 1 million moviegoers in just about ten days after its release on April 8, extending its unexpected box-office run.
The 95-minute film revolves around a film crew that visits a reservoir where an unidentified figure has been spotted, only to encounter something hidden in the dark waters below.
Word of mouth has spread online, with viewers taking to social media to share their views, fueling curiosity about the film. In particular, its open-ended conclusion has sparked heated debate over interpretations, prompting many to watch it again.
According to the Korean Film Council on Monday, Lee Sang-min's directorial debut feature attracted 472,109 moviegoers over the weekend, bringing its cumulative total to 1.46 million since its release earlier this month.
It already surpassed its break-even point of 1 million moviegoers in just about ten days after its release on April 8, extending its unexpected box-office run.
The 95-minute film revolves around a film crew that visits a reservoir where an unidentified figure has been spotted, only to encounter something hidden in the dark waters below.
Word of mouth has spread online, with viewers taking to social media to share their views, fueling curiosity about the film. In particular, its open-ended conclusion has sparked heated debate over interpretations, prompting many to watch it again.
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