Between 1986 and 1991, a series of brutal murders occurred in Hwaseong, South Korea, which became the inspiration for the movie 'Memories of Murder'.
'Memories of Murder', a South Korean crime-drama film directed by Bong Joon-ho, was released, bringing international attention to the Hwaseong serial murders case.
The body of a young woman is found murdered in the rural town of Hwaseong, marking the beginning of the investigation.
Local detective Park Doo-man and Seoul detective Seo Tae-yoon team up to investigate the murders, bringing contrasting approaches.
Another young woman is found murdered, confirming the pattern and indicating a serial killer at large.
Kim Jae-man is arrested on suspicion of the murders but later released due to lack of evidence and coerced confession tactics.
A third victim is found, further intensifying the search and heightening public fear.
Detectives resort to harsh interrogation methods leading to false confessions and internal conflict.
Seo investigates the case with modern forensic methods but finds no conclusive evidence linking any suspect to the murders.
Another victim is discovered, confirming that the killer remains at large despite ongoing investigations.
Park Doo-man revisits the crime scenes, reflecting on the case and his inability to catch the killer.
After years of attempts, the Hwaseong serial murders remain unsolved, leaving the detectives in despair.
