The Netflix film 'Wall to Wall,' starring Kang Ha-neul, Yeom Hye-ran, and Seo Hyun-woo, is set to premiere on July 18th.
'Wall to Wall' is an unpredictable thriller about Woo-sung (Kang Ha-neul), who has finally achieved the dream of owning his home through extreme financial measures, only to find himself tormented by mysterious noises from other floors. The title 'Wall to Wall' ('84 Square Meters' in Korean) refers to the most popular apartment size in South Korea, known as the "national standard," and symbolizes the realities of the country's real estate market.
The teaser poster released this morning is dominated by the image of a high-rise apartment building, with Woo-sung standing in front, looking bewildered as if he is just encountered an unexpected event. This raises curiosity about what kinds of incidents will unfold for him, who has poured his soul into securing his own place.
Moreover, the sight of neighbors suspiciously eyeing each other through apartment windows hints at the unsettling conflicts that the unidentified noise between floors will provoke. The tagline, "Could the culprit behind the thumping noise in my over-leveraged apartment be... me?" stokes curiosity about whether Woo-sung, who faces the biggest crisis of his life being accused of causing the noise, can navigate this situation successfully.
The teaser trailer, accompanied by the cheerful tune of 'A Hymn of Seoul' and a voiceover saying, "Congratulations on your new home!" captures attention. Woo-sung, who has gone to great lengths, including taking out a mortgage, using his severance pay, and even his mother's garlic field savings, to secure a 32-pyeong (Wall to Wall) apartment, is initially overjoyed with his new home life.
However, his happiness is short-lived as unidentified noises at night begin to torment him, marking the start of his distressing days. The sudden shift in tone promises the genre's thrill and intense immersion, set against the backdrop of an 'apartment,' a commonplace setting.
As the tagline "Everyone suspects me" suggests, all clues point to Woo-sung as the perpetrator of the noise, sending his life spiraling out of control. The appearance of suspicious neighbors, including the residents' representative Eun-hwa (Yeom Hye-ran) with her cynical smile saying, "We can't have any loud disturbances," and Jin-ho (Seo Hyun-woo) from upstairs, who menacingly seeks the source of the noise, heightens the curiosity about what will happen in this apartment complex at the peak of conflict.
Lastly, the ominous line, "Did you know there was a murder in the apartment next door?" sends chills down the spine, amplifying anticipation for a film that promises to captivate audiences worldwide with its unrelenting tension.
'Wall to Wall' is the second thriller by director Kim Tae-joon, who received acclaim in 2023 for 'Unlocked,' a film that captured the realistic fears and thrills of everyday life with sophisticated direction. The relatable character of a financially overextended homeowner, the everyday setting of a standard-sized apartment, and the mystery of unidentified noises combine to create a tension-filled scenario that adds to the genre's appeal. With the dense performances of Kang Ha-neul, Yeom Hye-ran, and Seo Hyun-woo, the film 'Wall to Wall' is eagerly awaited and will be available on Netflix on July 18th.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)