Plot
2012 film directed by Im Sang-yoon
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Why Watch This
So Ji‑sub delivers a cold‑blooded yet oddly sympathetic performance as a corporate‑trained assassin who suddenly questions his loyalty after falling for a woman. The film blends slick, choreographed action with a gritty underworld that feels more like a business meeting than a crime spree.
Best For
Action fans, Korean thriller enthusiasts, Fans of stylish assassins, Dark romance lovers, Fans of So Ji‑sub
The CinePearl Take
"A Company Man" is a sleek, no‑frills entry into the Korean hit‑man genre. So Ji‑sub’s dead‑pan delivery anchors the film, making the protagonist’s existential crisis feel genuine amid the blood‑soaked set pieces. The pacing is relentless, but the occasional quiet moments let the theme of corporate dehumanization breathe. While the plot isn’t groundbreaking, the visual style and tight editing keep the tension high.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Sang-yoon Lim
- Cast
- Kwak Do-won, Lee Geung-young, So Ji-sub, Lee Mi-yeon, Kim Dong-jun
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- Released
- 11 Oct 2012
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
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