The Ugly

Im Dong-hwan lives with his blind father, a respected artisan. While managing a documentary crew filming his father, Dong-hwan learns that the remains of his mother, who vanished forty years prior, have been discovered. This news prompts him to investigate her disappearance, leading him to uncover traumatic family secrets and the darker side of human nature.

Directed and written by Yeon Sang-ho, this Korean mystery thriller follows six previous projects in the director's career, including Train to Busan and JUNG_E. The film features Park Jeong-min in the dual role of Young Yeong-gyu and Im Dong-hwan, alongside Kwon Hae-hyo, Han Ji-hyeon, Im Sung-jae, Shin Hyun-been, and Kim Jae-rok. A total of 40 credited cast members appear in the 102-minute production, which was produced by KMBO and Wow Point.

Released on September 11, 2025, the film has a rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB based on 39 votes.