MFAH Films Virtual Cinema: Korean Film Days

Welcome & Beasts Clawing at Straws (Jipuragirado jabgo sipeun jimseungdeul)

Expired December 14, 2020 3:00 AM
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The action in this noir thriller begins when a Louis Vuitton bag full of cash is crammed into a locker. Who will claim it? A series of hard-luck characters begin a desperate chase for the fortune. Gangsters, a shady cop, an innocent gym cleaner, a young wife who works as an escort, her ruthless boss, and her clueless boyfriend all scheme to get their hands on the elusive bag. First time director Kim Yong-hoon’s movie is a beautifully constructed puzzle, full of double crossing and twists until all the pieces fall into place. Starring Jung Woo-sung from Asura: City of Madness and Jeon Do-yeon, award winner at the Cannes Film Festival for her lead role in 2007’s Secret Sunshine.


Mature content: this film has a a recommended rating of R, due to some scenes with violence and adult situations.


Generous support has been provided by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Houston.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    108 minutes
  • Language
    Korean
  • Country
    Korea, Republic of
  • Director
    Kim Yong-hoon
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