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Gangnam Blues

2015 · 135 min

A grim, brooding crime saga that drags you through grimy deals and brutal loyalties with a heavy, sorrowful weight.

Directed by
Yoo Ha
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Starring
Lee Min-ho, Kim Rae-won, Jung Jin-young
Tagline
Seoul 1970 the era of ambition and avarice.
Overview
Jong-dae and Yong-ki make a living by picking up paper and empty bottles. Both then join different gangster clan and becomes involved in a struggle of political interests over development in Gangnam, Seoul.

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Directed by
Yoo Ha
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Starring
Lee Min-ho, Kim Rae-won, Jung Jin-young
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • betrayal
    • ambition
    • corruption
    • friendship
    • greed
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language strong
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action7
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension7
    Darkness8
    Complexity7
    Emotional weight7

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    Genres
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    Directed by
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    Written by
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    Starring
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    Music
    Cho Young-wuk
    Cinematography
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    Runtime
    135 min
    Country
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    Languages
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