The mart
- Year of Production
- 2021
Summary
Format
Feature Film
Genre
Action, Adventure
Running Time
Approximately 120 minutes
Planning Intent
The supermarket — a symbol of free market capitalism.
Within its walls, a diverse group of individuals, each with their own agendas, find themselves trapped. Whether by choice or circumstance, their actions and conflicts reflect the everyday struggles of people surviving in a market-driven society. Through this confined yet dynamic setting, the film seeks to mirror the realities of a post-COVID era and offer a satirical lens into modern consumerism and economic disparity.
Synopsis
Jun-soo dreams of becoming a comedian. However, as the youngest son in a family of military men spanning three generations, the pressure to join the armed forces is immense. His girlfriend Hye-jin loves him, but dreads the idea of a life married to a soldier.
As a compromise, Jun-soo decides to become a security guard at a large supermarket. But on his very first day, an explosion rocks the store. The supermarket is taken over by a group of so-called “terrorists,” and Jun-soo steps up to defend it.
He gathers supplies from various sections of the store to prepare for a showdown. After a chaotic battle, he manages to reach the control room — only to discover that the "terrorists" are not what they seemed.
In a shocking twist, they turn out to be former outsourced security guards — Jun-soo’s old colleagues — who were unjustly laid off and had staged this operation to finally confront the corporate executives who had ignored them.
But the situation takes another unexpected turn. The security alarm fails to deactivate, and soon police forces, intelligence agencies, and even politicians surround the building. The government is in pursuit of an industrial spy disguised as an infected person inside the store, and politicians hope to benefit by acquiring a new virus strain to fast-track vaccine development.
Now, everyone trapped inside the store is falsely declared “infected” — and the pressure mounts from all directions…
Feature Film
Genre
Action, Adventure
Running Time
Approximately 120 minutes
Planning Intent
The supermarket — a symbol of free market capitalism.
Within its walls, a diverse group of individuals, each with their own agendas, find themselves trapped. Whether by choice or circumstance, their actions and conflicts reflect the everyday struggles of people surviving in a market-driven society. Through this confined yet dynamic setting, the film seeks to mirror the realities of a post-COVID era and offer a satirical lens into modern consumerism and economic disparity.
Synopsis
Jun-soo dreams of becoming a comedian. However, as the youngest son in a family of military men spanning three generations, the pressure to join the armed forces is immense. His girlfriend Hye-jin loves him, but dreads the idea of a life married to a soldier.
As a compromise, Jun-soo decides to become a security guard at a large supermarket. But on his very first day, an explosion rocks the store. The supermarket is taken over by a group of so-called “terrorists,” and Jun-soo steps up to defend it.
He gathers supplies from various sections of the store to prepare for a showdown. After a chaotic battle, he manages to reach the control room — only to discover that the "terrorists" are not what they seemed.
In a shocking twist, they turn out to be former outsourced security guards — Jun-soo’s old colleagues — who were unjustly laid off and had staged this operation to finally confront the corporate executives who had ignored them.
But the situation takes another unexpected turn. The security alarm fails to deactivate, and soon police forces, intelligence agencies, and even politicians surround the building. The government is in pursuit of an industrial spy disguised as an infected person inside the store, and politicians hope to benefit by acquiring a new virus strain to fast-track vaccine development.
Now, everyone trapped inside the store is falsely declared “infected” — and the pressure mounts from all directions…
Company Profile
Broadcasting Character
h CREATIVE GROUP
h CREATIVE GROUP is a comprehensive creative company
that spans the full spectrum of content production,
including film production, character and emoticon development.
We are an optimized organization where
“people of diverse colors” come together
to deliver our clients’ messages in the most creative and flexible ways.
Backed by strong in-house production capabilities,
we have experience in producing feature films
and possess a wide portfolio of original scenario IPs,
developing story-driven creative strategies
targeting both domestic and global content markets.
In addition, through our proprietary brand Philip Paker,
we operate a character licensing business
that expands into fashion and cosmetics.
Rooted in technology, artistry, imagination, and execution,
h CREATIVE GROUP continues to grow as a creative studio
that leads the way in delivering content demanded by both the era and the market.
that spans the full spectrum of content production,
including film production, character and emoticon development.
We are an optimized organization where
“people of diverse colors” come together
to deliver our clients’ messages in the most creative and flexible ways.
Backed by strong in-house production capabilities,
we have experience in producing feature films
and possess a wide portfolio of original scenario IPs,
developing story-driven creative strategies
targeting both domestic and global content markets.
In addition, through our proprietary brand Philip Paker,
we operate a character licensing business
that expands into fashion and cosmetics.
Rooted in technology, artistry, imagination, and execution,
h CREATIVE GROUP continues to grow as a creative studio
that leads the way in delivering content demanded by both the era and the market.