About the Film

A suburban town with a large lake. A single mother who loves her son, a school teacher who cares about her students, and innocent children lead a peaceful life. One day, a fight breaks out at school. It looked like a common fight between children, but their claims differed, and it gradually developed into a big deal involving society and the media. Then, one stormy morning, the children suddenly disappear.

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The Reviews Are In

"It poetically shows the power of perspective. So well-observed, nuanced, and compassionately told."

-Claudia Puig, FilmWeek (KPCC-NPR Los Angeles)

"'Monster' is one of the finest films of the year, and its structure — like its circle of characters — carries secrets that can only be unraveled through patience and empathy."

-Natalia Winkelman, New York Times