Oldboy
Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) has been imprisoned in a room for 15 years with no explanation when, barely sane, he is released. Thrown back into the world with some money and a mobile phone, he must find the man who stole his life. An astonishing tale of lost time, buried secrets and revenge that will keep you guessing right to its shocking conclusion. Deservedly won the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes.
Year: 2003
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Thrillers & Suspense, Cult Films / After Dark, Film Festivals 2004, Asia Extreme, Best of Post 2000, Empire Mag's Greatest 201, 2005, Korean Cinema, Alice Members' Top 100, Comics Movies, Black Humour, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die), Carmen's Favourites, Action, Adam's Favourites
Country: Korea
Director: Chan-wook Park
Starring: Min-sik Choi, Hye-jeong Kang, Ji-tae Yu
Duration: 120 Minutes
Rating: R18 - Contains violence, offensive language and sex scenes.
Subtitles: Yes
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