In the South Korean horror mystery film The Cat, the story begins in a charming pet store filled with adorable cats awaiting adoption. Soyun, one of the employees and a devoted cat lover, is shown grooming a cat named Silky, giving it a bath and styling it with a bow tie. However, Silky seems unimpressed with the choice, exhibiting a dull expression and an unenthusiastic meow. The scene is interrupted when Mrs. Lee, Silky’s owner, enters the store carrying several shopping bags, setting the stage for the unfolding events and the darker themes that will develop as the story progresses.