Korean Cinema Series: The Man from Nowhere (Jan. 12 & 27, 2012)

Amid the darkness of drugs, gangs, and human exploitation, young and bubbly So-mi (Kim Sae-ron) is a ray of light. Her single mother, a dancer and heroin user, warns So-mi to stay away from their quiet, reclusive neighbor, Tae-sik (Won Bin), but to no avail; the two seem to share a special bond, both being ostracized, troubled, and judged in their own ways. When So-mi's mother becomes wrapped up in a drug deal gone wrong, she and her daughter are taken captive by a vicious gang that trades in harvested organs.

Tae-sik, haunted by his past life as a highly-trained government operative, makes it his mission to rescue his only friend, So-mi, while blurring the line between justice and vengeance. Now a fugitive wanted by the police, he must employ all of his cunning and deadly skills to track down So-mi's ruthless captors, whatever the cost.

"The Man From Nowhere" (2010), by director Lee Jeong-beom, was a huge critical and commercial success in South Korea; it combines elements of the traditional gangster flick with aspects of thriller, action, and gritty police films.

PLEASE NOTE: this film is rated R and intended for mature audiences only due to graphic violence, adult language, sexual scenes, partial nudity, and drug use. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

Doors open at 6:00 pm for a selection of light Korean snacks. The film (119 minutes) will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. This event is part of the Korean Cultural Center's Korean Cinema Series, presenting free bi-monthly film screenings. All films are presented in Korean with English subtitles.

Date: Thursday, Jan. 12 & Friday, Jan. 27
Time: 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)
Location: Korean Cultural Center - 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington DC 20008
RSVP: REQUIRED

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Location: The Korean Embassy consists of three (3) buildings; KORUS House is located between the main office building and the consulate on Sheridan Circle. For a map, click here. KORUS House is at location B. For a picture of the building, click here and scroll down.

Metro: The KORUS House is about a 15 minute walk from the Dupont Circle metro station, heading northwest on Massachusetts Ave. Metrobus lines N2, N3, N4, and N6 stop nearby at Embassy Row.

Parking: Guests are welcome to park in the small lot adjacent to our building during the event, but space is very limited and first-come-first-serve. There is also some street parking in the local area.