The 'streaming,' which is drawing attention with its trendy materials and a setting that resembles an actual live broadcasting platform, is raising anticipation by unveiling a realistic worldview.
The movie 'streaming' is a thriller that depicts the story of a top crime channel streamer, Woo-sang, who discovers clues to an unresolved serial murder case and broadcasts the process of tracking the perpetrator in real time. The streaming platform 'Waegu,' where Woo-sang (Kang Ha-neul) is active in 'streaming,' houses various streamers engaged in different fields. Observers who watch their channel, known as 'Waego,' can press the 'acknowledgment' button if the broadcasts are entertaining and can sponsor the broadcasts under the name 'sticker.' The reason Waegu has emerged as the most notable streaming platform in the film is due to the infinite competition system of winner-takes-all structure. The Waego that topped the weekly observation target can monopolize all the revenue gained through sponsorship and advertisements, creating a foundation for streamers to do anything to achieve popularity, sensationalism, and the title of number one. Director Jo Jang-ho added credibility to this setting, portraying streamers as being compelled to pursue more provocative content to gain sensationalism, money, and popularity. He described 'streaming' as "a film where every detail is intricately crafted, making it feel as though you're watching a real-time broadcast throughout the runtime," expressing confidence in the gripping story created through this realistic setting.
'Streaming' offers an extreme level of tension, thrill, and immersion with its detailed, lifelike setting, leaving a profound aftertaste that one did not expect after watching the film. Through the dopamine-inducing stories of the infinite competition system of streaming platforms and the top streamer, the audience will gaze into the reality and raw face of the high-stimulation personal broadcasting world that has deeply penetrated our daily lives, while pondering the question, "Just how far can the creators of exploding personal broadcasts go?"
The movie 'streaming,' which presents a unique tension with its realistic and detailed setting, will be released in theaters on March 21.
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