A desperate young gangster moves up the criminal ladder while simultaneously trying to reignite relationships from his more innocent school days. It desperately wants to be the Korean GODFATHER, but the characters/scenario/milieu aren't unique enough to justify its epic running ...( read more)
Flixster Reviews (125)
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November 11, 2008
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February 7, 2008
Another gangster flick from Korea, yet this one manages to form an identity of it's own thanks to it's well written characters and solid casting. While some turns in the plot might be seen way too familiar others are certainly not. Yo In-Seong does a fine job in portraying a very...( read more)
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October 3, 2008
A very good Korean gangster flick. The story/characters are well portrayed and the violence is relentless.
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June 6, 2009
Almost a A Bittersweet Life.
Super soundtrack = Italian = Gansters
Too bad for a one timer DP.
Fanta circle for the "director". -
November 20, 2008
it was good, but dk if it was the tv station but the editting was choppy, need to watch dvd version...
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June 26, 2008
Fucking Brilliant. The movie was filled with great performances. This is now one of my favorite Asian crime flicks.
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