No Other Choice
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Synopsis
After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition.
Cast
- Lee Byung-hun
- Son Ye-jin
- Park Hee-soon
- Lee Sung-min
- Yeom Hye-ran
- Cha Seung-won
- Yoo Yeon-seok
Moviegoers are saying
This polarizing indie darling strikes viewers as an intensely clever exploration of desperation and sacrifice that somehow manages to be both hilarious and heart-pounding. Despite consistent 4-5/10 ratings, audiences are captivated by its originality and surprising emotional depth, with many calling it Oscar-snubbed brilliance that deserves multiple viewings.
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- Nov 20, 2025
what being on linkedin for 13 months does to a mf
júliaSep 19, 2025There are several formal moves in this — transitions, superimpositions, camera placement — that I’ve never seen before. No one doing it like Park.
Sean FennesseySep 5, 2025I lost my job because of Elon Musk recently (sometimes referred to as being ‘doge-d’) and I’m glad Park Chan-wook gave me some new ideas for how to deal with that <3
Sydney🚀 - Jan 3, 2026
he had several other choices, but I understand him wholeheartedly
ReeceAug 29, 2025darkly funny, yes, but also expresses how deeply sad it is to live in a world that would have us believe our self-worth is inextricable with employment. another masterclass from the best of the best – so many tasty dissolves !!
ianaNov 22, 2025that one unemployed friend on a random tuesday:
cob - Sep 9, 2025
he’s just so nasty with it
KarstenNov 22, 2025glad to see some proper unemployment representation
PreetSep 5, 2025“Money is evil and brings out the worst in us” really is my favorite movie genre.
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- Brutalist likedNo Other Choice
I’ll be honest, I was in between meh and liked. I had enormous expectations but I think this film wasn’t just made for me, I think it’s made for a different type of public. Cinematography was nice, on point, a lot of split shots. I feel like pacing was an issue for me, very slow moments,…
Caleb likedNo Other ChoiceBasically tells you the economy sucks, yet you find yourself with a job and are content being apart of the system.
Wagner Freitas lovedNo Other ChoiceIncredible stunning, a mastery of storytelling!
- Butterballs lovedNo Other Choice
Park has done it again, not as good as parasite cuz only 1 main character, but unreal story (adapted), acting, score, visuals. Audibly laughed at times, was on the edge of my seat, shaking my head. He knows how to portray human experience and extremes people will go. So good.
Jen likedNo Other Choiceit was good!
Taylor Winters likedNo Other ChoiceThis was great. I love how the director is not afraid to go there and the ending felt earned and meaningful. It’s a social commentary on how the workplace chews you up and spits you out—and how much of our identity and materialistic aspirations become tied up in that. Watch it. It’s good.
- Lee lovedNo Other Choice
A topical comedy of errors. A gorgeous looking, masterfully edited, briskly paced dark comedy that takes some jabs at this unemployment-inflicted society that places higher value on the use of AI or keeping a demeaning job over real physical and mental interaction with a human.
Andrew Fink likedNo Other ChoiceA desperate job seeker decides the fastest way to employment is murdering his competition. No Other Choice is a Korean dark comedy with a sharp premise, strong visuals, and a light touch despite its grim idea. Not an Oscar play, but smart and entertaining. 8/10
sebasarlaz lovedNo Other Choicethe character work, encapsulating story, and cinematography that had shots so good they actually managed to capture lee byung-hun’s beauty, this movie was soooo good i loved it as someone who knew nothing going into it. def checking out more of park chan-wook
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- NYNehizena Young-Edo
Really enjoyed it. Showed just how much one would do and sacrifice to ensure stability which mirrors our world today. Truly beautiful desperation and it was snubbed so badly at the Oscars.
NUNathan UnahPark Chan-Wook is a genius
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