The film will be released nationwide at Cinemart Shinjuku and other theaters. Ahead of the release, character posters of the main cast members have been completed!
The character poster that has been released shows Min-tae (the older brother) searching for the truth behind his younger brother Seok-tae's death.
Ha Jung Woo), bestselling novelist Heoryeong (Kim Nam Gil) who wrote about his brother's death in his novel, his wife Moonyeong (Yoo Da In) who disappeared after Seok-tae's death, and Min-tae are trying to find the truth.
The film's worldview is created by a group of talented actors, including the man being pursued, Byung-gyu (Lim Seong Jae), and the gang boss Chang-mo (Jung Man-sik), who tries to bury the truth in the darkness.
His overwhelming presence enhances the suspenseful story! What happened to the younger brother found in the body? Uncover the mystery of the novel that predicted the incident.
Known for his roles in "The Chaser" and "Along with the Gods," Ha Jo is the youngest actor in the history of Korean cinema to have a cumulative audience of over 100 million.
Ngwoo plays Min-tae, the revenge-seeking older brother, whose grief at losing his only family member, his younger brother, is transformed into cold-blooded rage. He delivers spectacular action scenes in which he is not afraid to use violence to exact revenge.
The role of Ho-ryeong, a bestselling author who holds the key to the case, is played by Kim Nam-gil, who has received acting awards for his roles in the TV series "The Fiery Priest" and "The Readers of Evil."
The long-awaited collaboration between these two popular actors will be the second time since "The Closet"! In addition, Yoo Da In from "The Suspect" and Jung Man-sik from "Asura" will appear.
The film will feature a cast of renowned actors, including Lim Seong Jae from "Lawyer Yeon Woo is a Genius" and Hee Seong Tae from "Squid Game," showcasing their impressive acting skills.
The talented director Kim Jin-hwan, who won the Korean Film Directors Guild Award at the 20th Busan International Film Festival and the New Director Award at the 22nd Chunsa International Film Festival for "Who Cried Wolf",
Sanai Pictures, the prestigious studio behind "The Man Called Black Venus," "Asura," and the TV series "The Readers of Evil," has teamed up with two major stars and a cutting-edge director to produce this film.
Even before its release, the film was sold to 158 countries around the world, and recorded the highest number of moviegoers on its opening day (according to the Film Promotion Committee's Integrated Cinema Ticket Computer Network tally as of February 6, 2025).
This Hot Topic production was invited to compete out of competition at the 21st Glasgow Film Festival. PENG SOO's shocking tracking suspense film, depicting a world-shattering revenge, has arrived!
A man pursuing the truth, a person under suspicion, a woman who disappears, a man pursuing the truth with his friends, a man trying to cover up
A lineup of talented and unique actors! Posters of the main characters are all revealed! <Character introduction>
- Min-tae (Ha Jung-Woo), a man searching for the truth behind the night his brother died
Min-tae, who was once the ace of Chang-mo's organization, is now
He has left the underworld and is living a quiet life working part-time jobs. However, one day, the body of his beloved younger brother, Seok-tae, is discovered, and his wife, Mun-yeong, becomes a suspect.
Driven by uncontrollable rage and a sense of responsibility as an older brother, Min-tae sets out to uncover the truth about the night his brother died.
He begins his relentless pursuit. Meanwhile, he meets a best-selling novelist, Ho-ryeong.
He learns that Seok-dae's death was eerily predicted in the best-selling novel "Night Journey." As the chaos deepens, he continues his relentless pursuit to uncover the truth.
Ha Jung Woo holds the undeniable title of "the youngest actor in the history of Korean cinema to have surpassed 100 million cumulative audiences."
He is a versatile actor, with a range of expressions, from the icy gaze of a murderer to the warm affection of a father, sharp humor, and overwhelming charisma that dominates the scene.
- A talented actor who captivates audiences with his wide range of acting skills. In this film, he plays Min-tae, a man searching for the truth behind his brother's death.
"The process of creating a character as an actor was an electric shock," he said. Just as he said, Min-tae's character transforms the sadness of losing his only family into cold-hearted rage.
"The film will deeply move viewers' hearts. - Ho-ryeong (Kim Nam-gil), a best-selling author who wrote a novel about the death of his brother.
Ho-ryeong, a best-selling author, heard about the story from Mun-yeong, a student he met at the community center.
He writes a novel based on the story he heard. The novel seems to predict Seok-tae's death and becomes a best-seller. One day, he discovers that Ho-ryeong's novel strangely coincides with Seok-tae's death.
Min-tae becomes wary of him. In order to protect his own reputation and his work, Ho-ryeong sets out to uncover the truth behind the incident before anyone else.
Kim Nam Gil is a great actor who continues to captivate audiences with his versatile acting.
He plays Ho-ryeong, a bestselling author whose novel ominously predicts Seok-tae's death. While searching for Mun-yeong, who was the inspiration for the story but mysteriously disappeared,
The conflicts, fears, and obsessions hidden in his heart are brought to light. Kim Nam Gil plays the mysterious character of Ho-ryeong with multiple layers, drawing the audience into the heart of the story.
"It's a thrilling yet deeply emotional film," he says, and his complex and captivating performance adds even more depth to the film.
- Seok-dae's wife, who disappeared along with the truth / Moon-yeong (Yoo Da-in)
Munyoung lives with her husband Seok-tae and works at a karaoke lounge run by Chang-mo's organization. Because of her husband, she has led an unfortunate life and is living apart from her beloved daughter.
She opens up to Ho-ryeong, a writer who teaches at a local center, and confides in him her innermost thoughts.Then, on the night that Seok-tae is killed, Mun-yeong disappears without a trace.
Yoo Da In is a talented actress who has been highly praised for her acting skills at film festivals both in Korea and abroad. In this film, she plays Mun-yeong, a woman with many secrets, who disappears on the night Seok-dae dies and becomes the key to the mystery of the story.
- Changmo (Jung Man-sik), the gang boss who tries to bury the truth in the dark.
Changmo is the boss of the criminal organization that Min-tae used to belong to. At Min-tae's request, he recruits Seok-tae into the organization, but Seok-tae frequently causes trouble and becomes a burden to the organization.
After Seok-tae's death, Chang-mo is forced to clean up the mess. In order to stabilize the organization, he tries to bury the truth. Jeong Man-sik is a dynamic actor who has appeared on screen, television and stage.
He is a talented actor known for his captivating acting. He is known as one of Korea's top scene-stealers, and has established himself as a great supporting actor, fully expressing the charm of characters regardless of the genre.
In this film, Jung Man-sik plays the role of Chang-mo, the boss of an organization that tries to hide the whole truth. Jung Man-sik captivates the audience with his sharp gaze and suspicious composure, skillfully building up the tension.
Pay attention to. - The man who pursues the truth with Min-tae / Byeong-gyu (Lim Seong Jae) Byeong-gyu worked with Seok-tae in Chang-mo's organization. On the night of Seok-tae's death and the incident, Mun-young disappeared.
Afterward, Min-tae asks Byung-gyu to accompany him on a search to uncover the truth. At first, Byung-gyu hesitates, but he follows Min-tae's advice and pursues the truth together with him.
Lim Seong Jae is a distinctive actor with outstanding expressiveness in film and television. In this film, he skillfully portrays Byung-gyu's complex inner conflict, and is the highlight of the film.
Pay attention to its charm. Director and screenwriter: Kim Jin-hwan Cast: Ha Jung-woo, Kim Nam-gil, Yoo Da-in, Jeong Man-sik, Lim Seong-jae, Heo Seong-tae 2025
Year / Korea / Korean / 99 minutes / Scope / Color / 5.1ch / Original title: Broken / Subtitle translation: Keiko Honda Distribution: Clockworks ⓒ
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September 12th (Friday) Cinemart Shinjuku and other theaters nationwide
2025/08/21 13:55 KST
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