Oldboy 2003
Neo-Noir
Rating
7.4 The Film
Burning
The truth is all in your head.
The Story
Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.
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Cast & Crew
The Ensemble
Directed by
Lee Chang-dong
Written by Lee Chang-dong, Oh Jung-mi
Marquee
6 of 22
Gallery
The Stills.
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