The City of Violence
The rowdy pair is in town.
Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan
Produced by CJ Entertainment, Filmmaker R&K
A gritty revenge thriller that uses a high school reunion as a gateway into organized crime, corruption, and betrayal among old friends.
Tae-su, a detective fighting organized crime, returns to his hometown for his high school friend Wang-jae's funeral. There, he meets his old friends Pil-ho, Dong-hwan and Seok-hwan and they reminisce. Suspecting something fishy about Wang-jae's death, Tae-su and Seok-hwan start investigating it, each in his own way. Their investigations lead to a land development project that Pil-ho is directing.
Essence
Ensemble
Like The City of Violence
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The City of Violence
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The City of Violence, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The City of Violence, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The City of Violence, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
