Obsessed

Set during the Vietnam War era, the film follows a decorated colonel haunted by trauma from battles in Vietnam. The present on the base contrasts with memories of combat, including wartime hospital incidents. The timeline spans from the late 1960s and into the years after, culminating in a death on the battlefield two years after the central romance.

The story unfolds around a South Korean military base during the Vietnam War era, with scenes inside officers’ quarters, a hospital, and the surrounding base environment. The base life, its strict hierarchy, and the tension of wartime duties frame the characters’ actions. Flashbacks and later developments tie the narrative to Vietnam, including a visit from a Vietnam-based unit that reveals Jin-pyeong’s fate.

💘 Forbidden Love

A secret affair between Jin-pyeong and Ga-heun disrupts the rigid code of conduct within a military world built on duty. Their connection exposes vulnerabilities in a man defined by honor and discipline, turning private desire into a public risk. The romance tests loyalties, families, and reputations, leaving a trail of consequences that ripple through the base.

🧠 War Trauma

Post-traumatic stress from the Vietnam War haunts Jin-pyeong, manifesting as nightmares and emotional volatility. The trauma shapes his decisions and distorts his perception of love and loyalty. The film uses mental strain to connect intimate conflict with the brutal realities of war.

⚖️ Loyalty and Consequences

Personal desire collides with duty to family, unit, and nation. Jin-pyeong’s attempts to control the situation through deception destabilize everyone involved. Jealousy, social pressure, and a fear of scandal drive drastic choices, culminating in tragedy and a sobering reckoning about responsibility to others.