Memoir of a Murderer
Seen it?2017 | 128 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy 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 fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A former serial killer with Alzheimer's fights to protect his daughter from her mysterious boyfriend who may be a serial killer too.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Won Shin-yun
- Sul Kyung-guByung-su
- Kim Nam-gilTae-ju
- Kim Seol-hyunEun-hee
- Oh Dal-suByung-man
- Hwang Seok-jeongYeon-ju
- Kil Hae-yeonMaria
- Lee Byung-joonPoetry Instructor
- Kim Min-jaeYoung Prosecutor
- Jo Jae-yunDoctor
- Choi Yoo-songByung-su's Mother