Movie Reviews: Orbit Defectors

1 Hrs 14 Mins

Rating

★★★★

Duration

1 Hrs 14 Mins

Movie Digest

What happens when you transcend the normal into another orbit? And which of these is your reality? And when your reality changes, then how do you adapt to it? Is perfection a myth or is there truth behind it? And what is normal?

All of these questions, and more are the basis of the four short psychological stories that forms part of the anthology.

The first, is called When Eyes are Closed is about an investigative journalist Mi So who tried to unveil the truth behind a building collapse that killed many.  But in her pursuit for the truth, she is killed, or is she?

The second, is titled Whenever we Eat, which sees a gathering of four female college students meeting for dinner. At the start, nothing happens, but suddenly, they share words or thoughts about someone who is not there. The reality changes into another, and, which one is the actual reality?

The third, is Killing the Sheep, which shows the male lead Jeong Soo cross dressing and dancing to please his lady friend. Soo is as graceful as a swan, and he dances, he transforms into the famous ballerina Si Woo. But then where is Soo, and where can he be found?

The fourth, is all about perfection named Lips. When an artist just paints, she just paints, but her art is incomplete as she cannot get the perfect lips incorporated. Then one day, she finds the perfect lips? But will she able to get those lips and complete her painting?

The Feel-Good Part

It is an anthology about human emotions, which plays with not just the mind but also the heart. It is interesting to watch the humans stepping out of their orbits into another; thereby, breaking the rule normalcy.

The Disappointing Factor

None

In-Depth Analysis

The reality that one lives in, defines and makes us the people we are. But what if we choose to move into another either consciously or unconsciously? The human mind can adapt but can our souls also change?

This movie has four short stories that delves into different facets of the human mind. It combines psychology and storytelling to bring out the fascinating play of human emotions, and these have an impact on the mind and soul.

Each of the stories are good but the most heartbreaking one is Killing the Sheep. On the other hand, Lips is a reflection that mirrors the reality that most of us strive for which is perfection.

When one rises above their normal and move into another, they are Orbit Defectors as this movie is titled.

Star Power

The male and female lead in each of the story are cast well and have done a fabulous job.

Overall Opinion

If you like the play of human emotions and storytelling, then this one is for you.