Mouse
A dark crime thriller where the clinical coldness of genetic determinism meets the searing heat of human guilt, visually unfolding like a fractured mirror reflecting the monstrous duality hidden within a smile.
Mouse
Mouse

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"The most heinous psychopath. the most evil predator ever. the truth of the unsolved case."

03 March 2021 — 19 May 2021 South Korea 1 season 20 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (299)
Cast: Lee Seung-gi, Lee Hee-jun, Park Ju-hyun, Kwon Hwa-woon, Gyeong Su-jin
Crime Sci-Fi & Fantasy Mystery
Genetic Determinism vs. Free Will Guilt as Salvation Cycles of Trauma Institutional Corruption and Dehumanization

Mouse - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

I asked God to stop me from becoming a monster.

— Young Jung Ba-reum (Jae-hoon)

Context:

A recurring flashback to his childhood in the church, establishing the 'predestined' nature of his condition.

Meaning:

Highlights the character's early self-awareness and the tragic plea for a humanity he was not born with.

The weather is nice, but it's the hardest for me not to see cherry blossoms.

— The Killer / Defendant

Context:

Inspired by the real-life 2017 Incheon murder case, used in the drama to illustrate the emotional void of the predators.

Meaning:

A chilling demonstration of the psychopath's lack of empathy; the 'horror' of the crime is secondary to his own minor inconveniences.

In the next life, I want to be born as an ordinary person.

— Jung Ba-reum

Context:

Spoken in the final episode as he faces his end, signifying his complete transformation and repentance.

Meaning:

Expresses his ultimate desire for a life not dictated by monstrous genes or government experiments.