As the boss of a small gang, KYE Du-shik had gotten by on his wits and bare knuckles for the past ten years. That was soon to change. Held back from promotion within the ranks due to his l... More
Colorful Language Prevalent in Korean Movies for Teens 2011/10/07, Source,
Dialogue containing swearwords and slang is rampant in Korean films this year, with movies geared towards young teens no exception.
The use of words that parents would not be best pleased to hear escape their children's lips has long been a staple in gangster movies such as Kwak Gyeong-taek's classic "Friend" (2001) and Yoon Je-kyoon's "My Boss, My Hero" (same year). But now they are being peppered liberally across most genres including sports movies and romantic comedies,...More
"Quick" is Speeding Its Way to the United States and Canada! +Win FREE Tickets! 2011/08/12, Source, "Quick" redefines the Korean blockbuster and blasts away the summer heat! The speed maniac and motorcycle messenger Gi-su receives a mysterious call when he is about to take Arom, his ex-girlfriend and a member of a girl band, to a live broadcast. Suddenly, a mysterious voice on the phone warns that there is a bomb wire to Arom's helmet and that a package must be delivered to a designated address within 30 minutes. "Remove the helmet or fail to complete the mission and the bomb goes off". ...As the clock is ticking, the two begin a race against time to stay alive,...More
[INTERVIEW] Producer shows film's high-tech future 2011/07/02, Source, 'We need to invest in technology to produce films of the same caliber as Hollywood'.Yoon Je-kyoon, the producer of "Sector 7", the first Korean sci-fi movie filmed in 3-D
His face looked bright, but his shoulders heavy. Why? Because he has what could be the future of Korean film resting on his shoulders. The man in the spotlight is Yoon Je-kyoon. Yoon directed the hit film "Haeundae" which garnered more than 10 million viewers at the box office two years ago. Now, the 42-year-old has stepped out of the director's chair and is hoping to surpass his previous success with two new movies that he produced - "Sector 7", the first Korean sci-fi film shot in 3-D, and the action movie "Quick". Both are slated for release this summer,...More
As the boss of a small gang, KYE Du-shik had gotten by on his wits and bare knuckles for the past ten years. That was soon to change. Held back from promotion within the ranks due to his lack of education, Du-shik heads back to school on the order of a superior gang leader. His return is not without its complications. Intimidation dealt out by a high school hoodlum, a mischievous female student posing problems with her powerful parents relenting to her every wish, and a school that is out of control are but a few of the hazards that lay in the path of Du-shik’s education. The road is not so smooth for our hero. Although his classmates are infected by his charismatic personality and charm, will they stand by him when he most needs it? Eventually he sets out to avenge the wrongdoings of a corrupt school system. He may succeed, but will he graduate?
International Film Festivals
2005 Focus on Asia Fukuoka Int`l Film Festival , Korean & Chinese Film Festa
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