The movie 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' has unveiled its fresh and fully-armed universe, raising anticipation among potential audiences.
'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' is a fantasy action film where, on the day a novel that has been serialized for over a decade concludes, its world becomes reality. The story follows 'Kim Dokja', the novel's sole reader, who, along with the novel's protagonist 'Yoo Joonghyuk' and allies, strives to survive in this now-ruined world.
The film immediately draws viewers into its gripping and immersive universe with the premise that "the world of the novel becomes reality." 'Kim Dokja' (played by Ahn Hyo-seop), an ordinary office worker and the only person to have finished reading the long-running novel 'Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse', finds himself facing the novel's world unfolding before his eyes as he rides the subway home on the day the serialization ends.
#1. Scenario
The first key element to understanding 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' is the 'Scenario'. In this world turned real from fiction, everyone is assigned a 'Scenario' that they must clear to survive. Missions like 'Kill at least one living creature' or 'Cross a broken bridge' vary in difficulty, conditions, time limits, and rewards.
'Yoo Joonghyuk', the protagonist of the novel, is the only one to clear all scenarios and survive alone. Disappointed by this solitary survivor ending, the 'Reader' decides to write a new ending where everyone survives together.
Watching how many scenarios appear in the movie 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet', how the 'Reader' and his allies clear each one, and how they grow in the process will be a major joy in exploring this unique and overwhelming universe.
#2. Dokkaebi
The second key element is the 'Dokkaebi' named 'Bi-hyeong', a being that suddenly appears before the confused passengers to assign them their scenarios. Despite his cute and round appearance, the scenarios he presents are all terrifying.
Armed with knowledge of the novel's entire plot, the 'Reader' uses his exclusive information to strategically utilize 'Bi-hyeong', who possesses various abilities. They exchange necessary information and even trade various weapons and items from the dokkaebi's bag needed to complete scenarios. 'Bi-hyeong's' role, capturing attention from his first appearance and offering both humor and unexpected twists, is highly anticipated.
#3. Coins
The third element is the essential currency 'Coins', needed to survive in the novel's world. These 'Coins' are awarded differently for each scenario completed. Characters can use 'Coins' to enhance their stats like health, strength, agility, or to purchase weapons and equipment.
As a currency directly linked to survival, fierce competition arises to acquire and protect 'Coins', playing a crucial role during the 'Reader's' critical moments. The anticipation of what grand missions and rewards await as the 'Reader' and his allies clear scenarios, and how it will change the 'Reader', heightens curiosity.
#4. Constellations, Sponsorship
Finally, there are the 'Constellations', beings watching over all these scenarios from beyond Earth. They become 'Sponsors' for specific individuals, granting them equipment, currency, and special skills. When facing difficulties in clearing scenarios, individuals can receive help through their 'Sponsor's' support.
Characters choose different 'Sponsors' to gain various weapons and abilities, clearing increasingly difficult scenarios and offering a unique movie experience like never before.
Revealing a universe that becomes even richer upon closer inspection, the movie 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' is set to elevate expectations and will be available in theaters nationwide on July 23.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)