Perfect Number 2012
"To him the only unsolvable equation was love."
In *Perfect Number* (2012), director Pang Eun-jin crafts a chilling thriller that blends the cold precision of mathematics with the unpredictability of human emotion.
Director: Pang Eun-jin
Cast
Ryoo Seung-bum
Suk-go
Lee Yo-won
Hwa-sun
Cho Jin-woong
Detective Min-bum
Kim Yoon-sung
Sang-joon
Kim Bo-ra
Yoon-ah
Lee Seok-jun
Nam Tae-woo
Lim Sung-min
Jung-sook
Kwak Min-ho
Chul-min
Kwon Hae-hyo
Team Leader
Nam Moon-chul
Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perfect Number (2012) about?
*Perfect Number* follows a reserved math teacher who devises a flawless cover-up after his neighbor murders her abusive ex-husband. When the crime's repercussions spiral out of control, he finds himself entangled in a web of deception where logic alone may not be enough to escape justice.
Who directed Perfect Number?
Pang Eun-jin directed *Perfect Number*. Known for her sharp storytelling in thrillers like *The Best Friend* and *Rough Cut*, she crafts a tense narrative where emotion and intellect collide.
Who stars in Perfect Number?
The film features Ryoo Seung-bum as the math teacher, alongside Lee Yo-won as his troubled neighbor, and Cho Jin-woong as the victim.
Is Perfect Number (2012) worth watching?
While IMDb ratings are unavailable, *Perfect Number* offers a gripping blend of thriller and mystery with strong performances and a cerebral plot. Fans of atmospheric, twist-driven films like *The Handmaiden* will likely appreciate its suspenseful tension.
How long is Perfect Number?
*Perfect Number* has a runtime of 120 minutes.
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About Perfect Number (2012) — A Math Teacher's Chilling Scheme to Outwit Fate
In *Perfect Number* (2012), director Pang Eun-jin crafts a chilling thriller that blends the cold precision of mathematics with the unpredictability of human emotion. Ryoo Seung-bum stars as a brilliant but reclusive math teacher whose orderly life unravels when a brutal crime forces him to confront the messy reality of love and morality. As his neighbor's violent past collides with his own meticulous calculations, he must orchestrate the perfect cover-up—or risk everything. The film weaves a tense web of mystery, exploring themes of obsession, guilt, and the thin line between logic and instinct.
With its moody atmosphere and cerebral twists, *Perfect Number* stands out as a gripping psychological drama where every equation has a consequence. The stellar cast—including Lee Yo-won as the troubled neighbor and Cho Jin-woong as the victim's vengeful ghost—delivers performances that linger long after the credits roll. A hypnotic fusion of genre and intellectual depth, this 2012 mystery lingers in the mind like an unsolved puzzle.
