Aimless Bullet
Seen it?1961 | 108 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
Two brothers—Cheol-ho, an accountant with a toothache and a pregnant wife, and Yong-ho, an unemployed ex-soldier wounded in battle—navigate life in post-war Korea.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yu Hyun-mok
- Kim Jin-kyuCheol-ho
- Choi Mu-ryongYeong-ho
- Seo Ae-jaMyung-sook
- Kim Hye-jeongMiri
- No Jae-shinMother
- Moon Jeong-sukWife
- Yoon Il-bongGyeong-sik
- Mun Hye-ranSeol-hee
- Yu Gye-seonMadame
- Nam Chun-yeokOld Man