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The Scam (2009 Film)
''The Scam'' () is a 2009 crime thriller, the first South Korean film to tackle the stock market. Plot After losing everything, Hyun-soo (Park Yong-ha) spends five years glued to the computer screen as an unshaven, full-time "ant" (individual investor). He eventually reaches the top of the game after a painful diet of instant noodles and sacrificing the cost of three luxury sedans. He vows to quit once and for all when he achieves his goal, a nine-digit savings account that will support his mother and studious younger brother. One day he hits the jackpot, not knowing that there are repercussions to disrupting a stock market scam. He ignites the fury of Hwang Jong-gu (Park Hee-soon), a gangster-turned-financier bidding for entry into the top percentile of the rich and powerful. A fresh mobster persona, Hwang feigns elegance in his initialized Italian shoes, only to resort to kicking people for dramatic effect. He also begins every sentence with an `"OK" even though he cannot tolera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Ho-jae
Lee Ho-jae (born January 3, 1973) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Lee debuted with the crime thriller '' The Scam'' (2009). It won Best New Director at the 46th Grand Bell Awards in 2009 and 46th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2010. His second feature science fiction drama ''Robot, Sori'' (2016) is about a man who tracks down his missing daughter's voice with the help of a robot. As they continue their journey, they form an unforgettable bond. Filmography *''Forbidden Floor'' (2006) - screenwriter *'' The Scam'' (2009) - director, screenwriter *''Vertical Limit'' (short film, 2010) - director, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor *''How to Use Guys with Secret Tips'' (2013) - script editor *''Robot, Sori'' (2016) - director, screenwriter Awards *2009 46th Grand Bell Awards: Best New Director ('' The Scam'') *2010 46th Baeksang Arts Awards The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |