Plot
2013 South Korean film directed by Shin Yeon-sik
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Why Watch This
Rough Play pulls back the curtain on the ruthless machinery of fame, delivering a gritty, unapologetic look at ambition gone awry. Seo Young-hee’s ferocious turn anchors the chaos, while Shin Yeon‑shick’s stark visual style keeps the tension humming from start to finish.
Best For
Korean drama fans, Indie film lovers, Industry insiders, Dark humor enthusiasts, Character study seekers
The CinePearl Take
Shin Yeon‑shick’s direction is unflinching, letting the narrative’s moral decay unfold with a deliberate, almost clinical pacing that heightens the sense of dread. Ahn Sung‑ki provides a grounding counterpoint, his seasoned presence lending gravitas to the film’s more chaotic moments. Thematically, the movie is a biting critique of celebrity culture, exposing how personal sacrifice is often the price of public adulation.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Shin Yeon-shick
- Cast
- Seo Young-hee, Ahn Sung-ki, Ryoo Seung-wan, Lee Joon, Yang Dong-geun, Kim Hyung-jun, Ma Dong-seok, Kim Kkot-bi
- Writer
- Kim Ki-duk
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- Released
- 10 Apr 2013
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
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