[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Glass Garden
(Korea)
Opened Oct. 25
Mystery, drama. Directed by Shin Su-won

Scientist Jae-yeon (Moon Geun-young) has been studying artificial blood created using chlorophyll when her research, and her lover, are stolen. Deeply depressed, Jae-yeon locks herself away in a glass garden in the forest, where she grew up. Writer Ji-hoon (Kim Tae-hoon) learns about her secluded life and begins to observe her from afar, eventually writing a novel about a woman whose veins contain green blood, which becomes a bestseller. One day, Jae-yeon is suspected of murder, and the book comes under scrutiny. 

Thor: Ragnarok
(US)
Opened Oct. 25
Fantasy, science fiction. Directed by Taika Watiti

As Hela (Cate Blanchett), the goddess of death, invades the city of Asgard, it seems the world has come close to Ragnarok, the battle of the end of the world. Meanwhile, the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe, finding himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest against his former ally and fellow Avenger Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). What ensues is Thor’s quest for survival, which leads him in a race against time to prevent Hela from destroying the Asgardian civilization. 

Mother!
(US)
Opened Oct. 19
Psychological horror. Directed by Darren Aronofsky

A couple lives inside an idyllic country mansion surrounded by fields. The wife (Jennifer Lawrence) is a homemaker intent on fixing up the rustic house, content on living in isolation amid nature. The husband (Javier Bardem) is a once-famous poet with writer’s block, struggling to find inspiration for the next story. A doctor and fan of the poet’s work (Ed Harris) visits the couple’s home one day. The poet welcomes the attention, and one by one, more people begin flocking to the once-secluded home. 

The Fortress
(Korea)
Opened Oct. 3
Historical drama. Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk

In 1636, the Chinese have invaded Joseon. King Injo (Park Hae-il) has taken refuge in Namhansanseong, a mountain fortress located some 25 kilometers southeast of Seoul. His chief advisers are Choi Myung-gil (Lee Byung-hun) and Kim Sang-hun (Kim Yoon-seok). Choi defends life and survival over lofty ideals and believes Joseon should surrender. Kim staunchly asserts that the only meaningful life is one with honor and dignity, and urges Joseon to fight even with slim chances of winning.