“Everyone’s plankton until they decide to swim.”
Director Hong Jong-chan uses color to tell the story. The first half of the episode—Jae-mi’s life with Eo-heung—is bathed in warm, sepia tones. It looks like a postcard. It’s safe, but suffocating. The moment Hae-jo enters the church, the lighting shifts to cool blues and neon greens. The world becomes harsher, uglier, but alive . Mr. Plankton Limited Series - Episode 1
By the time the credits roll on , the stage is set for a road-trip narrative. The "search" is “Everyone’s plankton until they decide to swim