Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (Korean:복수는 나의 것) is a 2002 South Korean film directed by Park Chan-wook which follows the character Ryu trying to earn enough money for his sister's kidney transplant and the path of vengeance that follows. It is the first part of The Vengeance Trilogy and is followed by Oldboy (2003) and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005). The original Korean title means "Vengeance is Mine" or "Revenge is Mine". Ryu, a deaf-mute man, ... More

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  • Mar 29, 2002

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R (USA)

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  • 2 h 9 min

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Also known as:

  • Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance,
  • Boksuneun Naegut

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Directed by

Park Chan-wook

Park Chan-wook (Hangul: 박찬욱; born August 23, 1963) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. One of the most acclaimed and popular filmmakers in his native country, Park is most known for his films Joint Security Area, Thirst and what has become known as The...

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  • 2002
  • 2001
  • Nov 22, 2005
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Runtime:

  • 2 h 9 min
  • 2 h
  • 2 h 1 min
  • 1 h 57 min
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