Crying Fist
(2005)
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Crying Fist
(2005)
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| Min-sik Choi | ... |
Gang Tae-shik
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Seung-beom Ryu | ... |
Yoo Sang-hwan
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Kil-Kang Ahn | ... |
Head warden
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Jeong-ah Bae |
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Hie-bong Byeon | ... |
Sang-hwan's coach
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Ju-bong Gi | ... |
Sang-hwan's father
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Chun Ho-jin | ... |
Sang-chul
(as Ho-jin Jeon)
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Byeong-ok Kim | ... |
Detective
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Won-hie Lim | ... |
Won-tae
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Mun-hee Na | ... |
Sang-hwan's grandma
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Dal-su Oh | ... |
Yong-dae
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Hye-rin Seo | ... |
Sun-ju (Tae-shik's wife)
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Kang Tae Sik is a 43-year-old former silver medalist boxer. He now spends his days hawking himself as a human punching bag to passersby in a shopping district in Seoul and other times hiding from various loan sharks. His wife wants a divorce and is threatening to take take their own only son with her. Yoo Sang Hwan is a troubled youth, who was only recently released from prison. Sang Hwan robbed and beat up his elderly neighbor in an attempt to pay off his debts. While in prison, a guard recommended Sang Hwan take up boxing as a way to release his aggression. Now, with his father having passed away, his mother's whereabouts unknown and his grandmother just having a stroke, Sang Hwan is desperate. An amateur boxing competition takes place, providing hope for these two men. They will meet in the ring. Written by luraz isketambola
When i started watching this film i didn't have any expectations ... because i didn't have a clue what the film was about. So it could have been turned out pretty nasty; but luckily it did't! It was a really nice experience.
The first obvious thing i noticed was the professional work of the DP/director. This film is beautiful shot; lightning, camera etc. Sound and music were fine, but weren't very special but rather very solid. The second thing is the surprising good acting of the entire cast. There weren't any awkward moments. Everything felt very natural. And this is very important for the entire film because so much of the atmosphere depends on the performance of the lead protagonists. If they fail, the whole film might collapse.
A friend of mine said "crying fist" would be the Korean equivalent of Rocky. Well, i don't agree with this. The story of "crying fist" has much more content and value; discussing, for example, the issues and problems of people who lost their status in society is important and worthwhile. And, in this case, also very moving.
If you are interested don't hesitate! I really can recommend this one!