Oldboy

Directed by Park Chan-Wook

Young family man Dae-su (Choi) is kidnapped an imprisoned in a makeshift cell for no apparent reason and by no visible captor. In solitude, his rage for vengeance builds. Suddenly released after 15 years with only a mobile phone and some cash, he seeks his revenge. The second part in Park’s revenge cycle (following SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE), this graphically violent and narratively twisted tale is based on Japanese comic strip. Please note: some scenes may disturb.

Duration:
119 minutes

Country of origin:
South Korea

Year of production:
2003