Yeon Sang-ho's 'Revelations' Explores Faith, Human Fragility on Netflix

Filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho's latest Netflix thriller, 'Revelations,' explores the darker aspects of faith and morality through a gripping narrative centered on a pastor and a detective entangled in a web of obsession and personal crises. The film follows Pastor Sung Min-chan, who becomes consumed by his interpretation of divine will while Detective Lee Yeon-hui grapples with her own traumatic past as she investigates a missing-person case. Yeon Sang-ho emphasizes the importance of intimate storytelling, shifting from grand narratives to explore human fragility and the complexities of belief. Despite its artistic ambition, the film has faced critiques regarding pacing and narrative focus, particularly in its second half. The collaboration with Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón as an executive producer marks a significant evolution in Yeon's filmmaking approach. 'Revelations' is now available globally on Netflix, presenting themes that resonate beyond South Korea, as recognized by Yeon after discussions with Cuarón.