Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
"Revenge was never this sweet."
Originally released in 2002. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is a action/drama film. directed by Park Chan-wook. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Song Kang-ho, Shin Ha-kyun, and Bae Doona
Synopsis
A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence and revenge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,611 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
0.5x return
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,954,937
Production Companies
- CJ Entertainment
- Studio Box
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance about?
A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence ...
Who directed Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance?
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance was directed by Park Chan-wook.
How long is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance?
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance released?
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance was released on March 29, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance?
The main cast of Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance includes Song Kang-ho, Shin Ha-kyun, Bae Doona, Im Ji-eun, Han Bo-bae.
Is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance worth watching?
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,611 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.