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The Korean film Fragment tells the shocking story of a murder. But it has an unexpected twist. The protagonists are not directly involved in the murder. They are the children of the murderer and the victim. It's truly astonishing how thrillers have unhinged us so much, to the point of always being eager to uncover the mysteries, never seeing beyond the crime. Of course, those left behind deserve our full attention. Are the children of a murderer violent enough to become criminals? What does the pain of losing loved ones turn you into? A monster or an angel? What effects does such a crime have on young minds? These are the many questions raised by the Korean drama thriller Fragment. Fragment's premise is deeply captivating and, for me, an instant hit. However, in the process of delivering an aesthetically stunning film, much of its purpose sometimes falls away, making the usual runtime feel too long. The film has a chilling atmosphere, not only because of the plot, but also beca...