The film 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' (directed by Kim Byung-woo, provided by Lotte Entertainment and Smilegate, distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by Realize Pictures Co., Ltd., co-produced by MYM Entertainment, Smilegate Realize, and The Present Company) is raising expectations by unveiling a world imbued with freshness.
'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' is a fantasy action film where the world of the novel becomes reality on the day the novel, which has been serialized for over 10 years, concludes, and the only reader, 'Kim Dok-ja,' must survive in a devastated world alongside the novel's main character, 'Yu Jong-hyuk,' and his companions. Anticipation is building for 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint,' which will showcase an expansive world built on extraordinary imagination this summer.
The film 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' draws audiences into an exciting and immersive world where 'the world of the novel becomes reality' right from the start. 'Kim Dok-ja' (An Hyo-seop), the only reader who has read the serialized novel [Three Ways to Survive in a Doomed World] to the end, finds himself on the subway after work as the serialization of the novel ends, and the world of the novel unfolds before his eyes.
#1. Scenario
The first key to understanding 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' is the 'scenario.' In the world where the novel becomes reality, every person is assigned a 'scenario,' and they must clear it in order to survive. Missions presented by the 'scenario,' such as 'kill one or more creatures' and 'cross the broken bridge,' vary in difficulty, clearing conditions, and time limits, as well as rewards. Only the novel’s main character, 'Yu Jong-hyuk,' clears all the scenarios and survives alone, leading the 'reader,' who was disappointed by 'Yu Jong-hyuk's' solitary survival, to decide to write a new ending where everyone survives together. It will be exciting to see how many scenarios appear in the film 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint,' how the 'reader' and his companions clear each scenario, and how much they grow, as this will bring great enjoyment in discovering this overwhelming and unique worldview.
#2. Bihyung
The second key is 'Bihyung,' a goblin who unexpectedly appears before the confused passengers and assigns the 'scenario.' 'Bihyung' has a cute, round appearance, but the contents of the scenarios he guides are all terrifying. The 'reader,' who knows the entire storyline, utilizes the information he possesses to effectively employ 'Bihyung,' who has various abilities. They obtain necessary information and exchange various weapons or items required to execute the scenarios from 'Bihyung's' bag. As soon as he appears, 'Bihyung' captures attention and promises to showcase both delightful entertainment and unexpected twists.
#3. Coin
The third is the 'coin,' a currency essential for survival in the world of the novel. These 'coins' are awarded in various amounts as rewards for scenarios. Each character can use 'coins' to enhance their abilities such as health, strength, and agility or purchase a variety of items, including weapons and equipment. Due to their direct link to survival, fierce conflicts often arise over obtaining and safeguarding 'coins,' and they play a crucial role during the 'reader's' moments of crisis. Each time the 'reader' and their companions clear a scenario, curiosity builds about the monumental missions and rewards that await, and how the 'reader' will change because of it.
#4. Constellation, Backing
Lastly, there are the 'constellations,' beings that observe all these scenarios from outside the Earth. The constellations act as 'backing' for specific individuals, providing them with equipment, currency, and special skills, and when they face difficulties clearing scenarios, they can receive assistance through the backing. Each character will select different forms of backing, clear increasingly challenging scenarios with various weapons and abilities, and provide an unparalleled cinematic experience.
The film 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint,' which is unveiling a world that can be enjoyed much more richly than expected, will be available in theaters nationwide on July 23.
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