Unemployed Man's Desperate Attempt to Secure Job Leads to Hilarious Mishaps

As of August 2025, a new Korean dark comedy, "Think of No Other Choice (Eojjeol Suga Eopda)," explores the desperate measures an unemployed man takes to secure a job. The film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook, follows the story of Man-su, a paper mill manager who loses his job of 25 years due to corporate restructuring.

Faced with the threat of foreclosure on his family's cherished home, Man-su hatches a plan to eliminate his competition for a coveted position at a rival paper company. However, his attempts at murder prove to be hilariously inept, leading to a series of comical mishaps and near-misses. Despite the dark subject matter, the film maintains a quirky visual style and slapstick humor that balance the tension.

Amidst the chaos, the film retains a sense of tenderness towards its protagonist. Man-su, played by the talented Lee Byung-hun, remains a fundamentally decent man driven to desperate measures by his circumstances. His innocence and devotion to his family, including his wife Miri and their two children, are evident even as he gets blood on his hands.

The film's inventive ending offers both a victory over the cruelty of corporate redundancies and a sobering acknowledgment of the grim prospects for humans in an increasingly automated workforce. "Think of No Other Choice" showcases Park Chan-wook's signature style, blending dark comedy, suspense, and a touch of social commentary in a uniquely engaging way.