When the movie "Citizen Deok-hee" was released in South Korea in January 2024, almost no one expected the film to be such a hit. However, it won the top spot in the daily box office list of Korean theaters in a short period of time, and continued to hold the top spot at the box office for many days. This movie, directed by Park Yong-joo and starring Luo Meilan, Kong Ming, Yeom Hye-lan, Park Byung-yun, Jang Yoon-joo, etc., has successfully attracted the attention of a large number of audiences with its compact plot, excellent actors' performances and deep-rooted social issues.
The story of "Citizen Dexi" is based on real events, telling the story of an ordinary housewife Dexi who decides to personally track down and arrest the leader of the fraud team after encountering ** fraud. This plot makes the film similar to the recent popular anti-fraud movie "All or Nothing". However, "Citizen Dexi" has its own unique angle and depth in the handling of the story.
Dexi is a hard-working worker, and she has saved up a sum of money with her hard work. However, a strange ** pushed her life into the abyss. She was cheated out of all her savings, and her life fell to the bottom in an instant. This sudden blow was almost unbearable for Deok-hee, but she didn't choose to give up. Instead, she decided to take a desperate gamble and go after and catch the leader of the fraud team herself.
The film is tight and full of tension when showing Deok-hee's tracking process. The audience can feel Deok-hee's inner struggle and determination, as well as the courage and wisdom she shows in the face of adversity. At the same time, the film also reveals the harmfulness of **fraud and the helplessness of society through Dexi's experience. This sense of helplessness comes not only from Dexi personally, but also from those victims who have also been defrauded.
In addition to its tight plot and outstanding actors, "Citizen Deok-hee" also struck a chord with the audience through its deep-rooted social issues. Fraud is a widespread social problem, which not only brings financial losses to victims, but also irreparable damage to their hearts. The film sends a clear message to the audience through Deok-hee's story: we can't sit idly by, we must stand up and fight fraud.
It is worth mentioning that "Citizen Dexi" also faced many difficulties during the filming process. Since it was impossible to actually shoot in China, the crew especially built a scene in the urban area of Qingdao in South Korea. This dedication and hard work has also laid a solid foundation for the success of the film.
Luo Meilan's performance in the film is remarkable. She successfully created an image of Deok Hee who is both strong and vulnerable, allowing the audience to feel her anger and despair while also seeing the kindness and courage in her heart. Actors such as Kong Myung , Yeom Hye-lan , Park Byung-yun , and Jang Yoon-joo also have excellent performances in the film, and they add a lot to the film with their acting skills.
The success of the film is not only reflected in the box office, "Citizen Dexi" has also sparked a wide range of social discussions. People began to pay more attention to the social problem of **fraud, and began to think about how to effectively prevent and combat this behavior. The success of the film has also injected a shot in the arm for the Korean film industry, proving that with a good story and great actors, it is possible to create a film that will be loved by the audience.