Min-ah moves into a house rumored to be haunted, drawn by its unusually low rent. She doesn't think much of the ghost stories at first—but as the strange tales inch closer to her reality, Min-ah cautiously reaches out to whatever lies beyond the door.

Dokkaebi, the Korean goblin, is a quiet and composed ghost story for today’s world, where dokkaebis exist only in name. When a woman looking for a rented room is warned by the elderly landlady that the room is haunted, she dismisses the concern—but soon strange atmospheres begin to arise. Even the dokkaebi himself would feel awkward at her nonchalant reaction. Like the familiar Korean dokkaebi legends, this warm film's charming finale invites more than just a gentle smile. The mysterious and subtle music, seemingly featuring synthesizers, enhances the film's calm mood. At times resembling percussion, at others chimes, the musical textures reflect the playful nature of the dokkaebi. (Lee Yongcheol)