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Seen it?2001 | 118 min | Action, Drama, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and action fans. If you loved The Shawshank Redemption, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Despite their different family backgrounds, four friends grew up together in the wearisome years of the 70s. But as time goes by, each of them takes a different life path.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$44 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek
- Yu Oh-seongJoon-seok
- Jang Dong-gunDong-soo
- Seo Tae-hwaSang-taek
- Jung Woon-taekJeong-ho
- Kim Bo-kyungJin-sook
- Ki Joo-bongMustache
- Joo HyunJoon-seok's Father
- Jeon Young-woonDong-soo's Father
- Lee Jae-yongScar-Eye
- Kim Hyun-jiTall Woman