Park Chan-wook utilizes innovative cinematography—such as POV shots from the perspective of a dead man's eye or seamless transitions where the detective "appears" in the room he is spying on—to create an immersive, dreamlike atmosphere.

The film was a critical darling upon its release, earning Park Chan-wook the award at the Cannes Film Festival . It was also selected as South Korea's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards. How to Watch

If you have the ready to go, ensure you have high-quality subtitles, as the linguistic nuances between the Korean and Chinese dialogue play a crucial role in the character development.