Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Revelations’ Debuts on Netflix, Exploring Morality and Religious Hypocrisy

The psychological thriller shifts to intimate storytelling, earning praise for Ryu Jun-yeol's performance but criticism for its uneven narrative structure.

Revelations, now streaming globally on Netflix, marks a shift in Yeon Sang-ho's storytelling toward character-driven psychological drama.
The film critiques organized religion and delves into themes of morality, trauma, and human fragility through its central characters.
Ryu Jun-yeol's portrayal of Pastor Sung Min-chan has been widely praised for its emotional depth and complexity.
Critics highlighted the film's uneven narrative execution, particularly the underdeveloped arc of Detective Lee Yeon-hui, played by Shin Hyun-been.
Executive produced by Alfonso Cuarón, the film blends psychological tension with visual symbolism to explore the subjective nature of faith and justice.