Reseña: Bogotá: Tierra de últimas oportunidades // Review: Bogotá: City of Lost
Es interesante ver que cada vez se prueban distintos tipos de producción, y como en este caso que muestra una comunidad coreana en Colombia, nos da nuevas perspectivas e historias para ver. Estrenada el 2024, ya se puede ver en Netflix. Siendo su director Kim Sung-jae.
It is interesting to see that every time different types of production are tried, and as in this case that shows a Korean community in Colombia, it gives us new perspectives and stories to watch. Released in 2024, it is already available on Netflix. Its director is Kim Sung-jae.
Sinopsis: Guk-hee es un joven que al trasladarse a Bogotá con su familia, acaba inmerso en un nuevo empleo, asociado a la comunidad coreana local. Lo que al comienzo son tareas comunes, irá escalando en el negocio del contrabando, marcando su carácter y futuro.
Synopsis: Guk-hee is a young man who, upon moving to Bogota with his family, ends up immersed in a new job, associated with the local Korean community. What at the beginning are common tasks, will escalate in the smuggling business, marking his character and future.
Una historia que muestra el desarrollo del protagonista, quien al volverse en el mayor sostén de su familia, se irá involucrando en negocios ilícitos, y con sus temas repetidos: violencia, traiciones, peleas por liderazgo, etc. La sangre y la tragedia no tardan mucho en llegar.
A story that shows the development of the protagonist, who, as he becomes the main breadwinner of his family, will get involved in illicit business, and with its repeated themes: violence, betrayals, leadership fights, etc. Blood and tragedy are not long in coming.
A su vez, muestra un tanto de la comunidad coreana en Bogotá, agrupados en un pequeño centro de tiendas, que tratan de sobrevivir como sea, siguiendo sus propias costumbres pero adaptándose lo necesario a las reglas locales, legales o no.
At the same time, it shows a bit of the Korean community in Bogota, grouped in a small center of stores, trying to survive any way they can, following their own customs but adapting as necessary to the local rules, legal or not.
La historia si bien es lineal es difícil pronosticar un final, ya que en este tipo de contexto, es difícil pronosticar quién es aliado o no.
Although the story is linear, it is difficult to predict an ending, since in this type of context, it is difficult to predict who is an ally or not.
Entre lo malo, es que a algunos personajes les sale muy mal el español, difíciles de entender. La trama si bien tiene su interés y hay un buen ritmo, no acaba de generar emociones intensas o guardarse una buena sorpresa. El tramo final se siente reiterativo de lo ya visto.
One of the downsides is that some of the characters have very bad Spanish, making them difficult to understand. Although the plot is interesting and has a good rhythm, it does not generate intense emotions or keep a good surprise. The final stretch feels repetitive of what has already been seen.
La fotografía me ha gustado bastante, hay planos muy bonitos, ayudados por la belleza natural. Hace un contraste con la miseria que genera la violencia. En la actuación destaca el protagonista, se nota su empeño con el español, interpretado por Song Joong-ki.
I quite liked the photography, there are very nice shots, helped by the natural beauty. It contrasts with the misery generated by the violence. In the acting, the protagonist stands out, you can see his commitment to Spanish, played by Song Joong-ki.
Al final, si bien tiene una interesante premisa, no llega a llenar las expectativas. Sin embargo, me entretuvo y eso lo aprecio.
In the end, while it has an interesting premise, it doesn't quite live up to expectations. However, I was entertained and I appreciate that.
Calificación personal: 6.6 de 10
Personal rating: 6.6 out of 10