''Bad Man'' (
Korean: 악인은 살아 있다;
RR: Akineun Sala Itda) is a 2015
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed ...
n film directed by Kim Harry and starring
Park Byung-eun. The film is Kim’s third feature-length project.
Park plays the part of an ordinary man who resorts to villainous deeds after his wife’s death. The actor caught the attention of director Kim Harry with his previous performance in the 2014 film ''
Monster
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Plot
While the news media is covering a corruption and embezzlement scandal involving the president of Hanseung Venture Capital, Baek Dong-il (Kim Hong-pa), high-ranking employee Na Yoo-mi (
Han Soo-yeon
Han Soo-yeon ( born April 24, 1983) is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Korean dramas, '' Pure Love'' (2013) and ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016).
Early life and education
Han was born in South Korea, and moved with her mother ...
) is found dead at the bottom of a cliff. Her massive injuries are attributed to a fall. Because no evidence of foul play can be found, the death is passed off by police as an accident or suicide. Her husband, Han Byung-do (
Park Byung-eun), convinced that her death is related to the scandal, becomes determined to punish Baek. The film follows Han's progression from an ordinary person to a cunning and hate-filled man out for vengeance.
Meanwhile, Baek Dong-il is preparing a smuggling operation with the help of Song Chan-hyuk (Kim Pub-Lae). Detective Kim Joo-won (
Park Ji-hwan
Park Ji-hwan (; born September 5, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He initially appeared in ''Yellow Hair'' (1999) and made his feature film debut in '' The City of Violence'' (2006). Since then, Park has performed in numerous movies and televisi ...
) doggedly investigates the corruption case and eventually discovers both the smuggling plans and Han Byung-do’s plan for revenge. The men eventually come to a head, leading to an unexpected revelation.
Cast
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Park Byung-eun as Han Byung-do
* Kim Hong-pa as Baek Dong-il
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Han Soo-yeon
Han Soo-yeon ( born April 24, 1983) is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Korean dramas, '' Pure Love'' (2013) and ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016).
Early life and education
Han was born in South Korea, and moved with her mother ...
as Na Yoo-mi
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Shin Rin-ah
Shin Rin-ah (; born May 14, 2009) is a South Korean actress.
Filmography Film
Television series
Awards and nominations
References
External links
Official websiteat IOK Company
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2009 births
Living peopl ...
as Han Yeon-woo
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Park Ji-hwan
Park Ji-hwan (; born September 5, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He initially appeared in ''Yellow Hair'' (1999) and made his feature film debut in '' The City of Violence'' (2006). Since then, Park has performed in numerous movies and televisi ...
as Detective Kim Joo-won
* Son Sung-chan as Executive Director Lee
Release & Reception
Critics generally praised the film's performances and had mixed reactions to the story line. The film performed poorly at the Korean box office, selling only 1,821 tickets during its theatrical run.
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, 5068854
''Bad Man''at the
Korean Film Council
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) () is a state-supported, self-administered organization under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of the Republic of Korea.
History
KOFIC was launched in 1973 as the Korean Motion Picture Promotion C ...
2015 films
2010s Korean-language films
South Korean crime thriller films
2015 crime thriller films
2010s South Korean films