Funky Freaky Freaks

Director: Han Chang-lok

Cast: Baek Ji-hye, Shin Jung-hang, Joo Min-hyeong

A trio of teens gets into all sorts of mischief in this cool, fast-paced slice of South Korean youth

Han Chang-lok’s stylish feature debut sees a tight friendship between three teens begin to unravel following the arrival of a handsome new student at their high school. Edited with the frenzied touch of early 2000s television and featuring a soundtrack that matches that early MTV aesthetics, Funky Freaky Freaks paints a vivid portrayal of South Korean youth while drawing timely reflections on the anxieties of being young and online, the gnarly knots of Gen Z communication, and the ever-dangerous beauty standards of a generation raised on the perfectly polished imagery of pop idols. (RAFA SALES ROSS)