Obsessed (2014)

Synopsis

A secret, passionate affair happens in the summer of 1969 between Colonel Jin Pyeong, trapped in a loveless marriage with Soo Jin, and Jong Ga Heun, the Chinese-Korean wife of Captain Kyung Woo Jin.

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Where to watch

Rent

• Rakuten Viki

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Song Seung-heon as Colonel Kim Jin-pyeong
• Im Ji-yeon as Jong Ga-heun
• Cho Yeo-jeong as Lee Sook-jin
• On Ju-wan as Kyung Woo-jin
• Yoo Hai-jin as Lim
• Park Hyuk-kwon as Lieutenant Colonel Choi
• Jeon Hye-jin as Lieutenant Colonel Choi's Wife
• Um Tae-goo as Warrant Officer Kim
• Ye Su-jeong as Woo-jin's Mother
• Son Ji-na as Ga-heun's mother

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• Brokeback Mountain
• Uncommon Valor
• An Officer and a Gentleman
• Newness
• Bound
• Serve the People
• Firebird
• Patch Adams

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a slow-burning drama with a romantic edge, Obsessed is a great pick. Set in the summer of 1969, it tells the story of Colonel Jin Pyeong, who finds himself caught in a secret and passionate affair while stuck in a loveless marriage. The film explores complex emotions and forbidden love, making it perfect for anyone who appreciates stories about intense relationships and the struggles that come with them. The cast, including Song Seung-heon and Im Ji-yeon, brings depth to their roles, adding to the film’s emotional weight. At just over two hours, it’s a thoughtful watch that feels both intimate and tense, similar in tone to movies like Brokeback Mountain or An Officer and a Gentleman. If you like romance dramas that focus on character and mood rather than fast-paced action, this one will likely stick with you long after the credits roll.