1. Executive Summary The Witch: Part 1 - The Subversion (Korean: Manyeo ) is a 2018 South Korean action-mystery film directed by Park Hoon-jung. Released to critical and commercial success, the film serves as the first installment in a planned trilogy. It blends genres—sci-fi, horror, thriller, and gore—to tell the story of a young amnesiac with superhuman abilities trying to live a normal life, only to be hunted by the shadowy organization that created her. The film is noted for its slow-burn first half, which escalates into an extraordinarily violent and hyper-stylized second half, establishing a unique tone and launching the career of lead actress Kim Da-mi. 2. Film Information | Aspect | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Title | The Witch: Part 1 - The Subversion | | Original Title | Manyeo (마녀) | | Director & Writer | Park Hoon-jung | | Release Date | June 27, 2018 (South Korea) | | Running Time | 125 minutes | | Genre | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Gore | | Language | Korean | | Box Office | $24.4 million (approx.) | 3. Plot Summary (Spoiler-Free) The film follows Koo Ja-yoon (Kim Da-mi), a young woman who escaped a brutal, secret government facility as a child. She now lives a quiet life on a farm with her adoptive parents, suffering from memory loss and periodic blackouts. To help her struggling family, Ja-yoon auditions for a national talent show for the cash prize. However, her televised performance inadvertently reveals her identity to the very organization that created her.
