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Netflix’s Wall to Wall Draws Attention for Its Ambiguous Finale

The film’s release has ignited discussion of the psychological toll of cramped urban living in Seoul’s high-rise apartments.

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Overview

  • Netflix quietly released the Kim Tae-Joon thriller Wall to Wall on July 18, starring Kang Ha-neul as debt-ridden Noh Woo-sung.
  • The story follows Woo-sung’s battle with relentless noise complaints and a scheme to expose a former prosecutor’s real estate corruption.
  • Online forums and critics have closely examined its open-ended conclusion, debating whether it truly depicts escape from societal pressures.
  • Reviewers praise Kang Ha-neul for conveying the anxiety and desperation of individuals squeezed by soaring apartment costs.
  • Wall to Wall has become a focal point in conversations about South Korea’s hyper-competitive housing market and its mental health impacts.