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No Mercy

Original title: Yongseoneun eupda
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
10K
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Ryu Seung-beom, Sul Kyung-gu, and Han Hye-jin in No Mercy (2010)
When a womanÂ’s body is found hacked into six parts, forensics expert KANG is called in to investigate. Suspicion falls on environmental fanatic LEE and he is eventually arrested. At the same time KANG is forced to deal with his own daughterÂ’s kidnapping, and after receiving photographs of the captured girl he goes to meet LEE believing heÂ’s responsible for both crimes. In order to save his daughter, KANG enters a race against time to ensure LEEÂ’s mysterious release within three days.
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Despite being nearly proven the murderer, a serial killer threatens to kill the daughter of a forensic pathologist if he doesn't get him bailed out.Despite being nearly proven the murderer, a serial killer threatens to kill the daughter of a forensic pathologist if he doesn't get him bailed out.Despite being nearly proven the murderer, a serial killer threatens to kill the daughter of a forensic pathologist if he doesn't get him bailed out.

  • Director
    • Kim Hyeong-joon
  • Writer
    • Kim Hyeong-joon
  • Stars
    • Sul Kyung-gu
    • Ryu Seung-beom
    • Han Hye-jin
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    7.4/10
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    • Director
      • Kim Hyeong-joon
    • Writer
      • Kim Hyeong-joon
    • Stars
      • Sul Kyung-gu
      • Ryu Seung-beom
      • Han Hye-jin
    • 62User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Sul Kyung-gu
    Sul Kyung-gu
    • Kang Min-ho
    Ryu Seung-beom
    Ryu Seung-beom
    • Lee Sung-ho
    Han Hye-jin
    Han Hye-jin
    • Min Seo-young
    Sung Ji-ru
    • Yun Jong-kang
    Nam Kyung-eup
    Nam Kyung-eup
    • Chief Detective Oh
    Ahn Eun-jung
    • Kang Hye-Won (young)
    Park Jeong-hak
    Park Jeong-hak
    • Prosecutor Park
    Lee Jeong-heon
    • Analyst
    • (as Jeong-heon Lee)
    Park Sang-wook
    Park Sang-wook
    • Park Pyung-Sik
    Kim Yeol
    • Kang Hye-Won
    • Director
      • Kim Hyeong-joon
    • Writer
      • Kim Hyeong-joon
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    User reviews62

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    8cabal_52

    Vengeance at its best

    I don't know, what's with the Korean people about vengeance, but they are damn good at it. At the beginning of the movie I was expecting 'who is the murderer' kind of a thriller. However it goes deeper than that. The motive of the crimes is so obvious, yet the method is unique. Sure there are some distractions like the annoying detective who is angry with everything. Nonetheless the movie is quite good at distracting the viewer and surprising them in the end. It is definitely worth watching. But be warned, you shouldn't be expecting some Old Boy here. Korean movies are not a genre by themselves, so don't be fool enough to compare them with each other just because they are Korean.
    7KineticSeoul

    Really good Korean suspense/thriller

    This movie reminded me of "Se7en" and "Law Abiding Citizen", but it's still a amazing thriller. The mystery revolving around the kidnapped daughter kept me intrigued from beginning to end, although the twist ain't very original the way it's done makes it, it's own. And one heck of a incredible twist it is. The tension between the two character is very high and it really is engrossing to watch, the script writing is also very cleverly done as well. The more stuff the plot uncovers made me more interested bit by bit until the crazy and yet great ending. Some people may gripe about the ending, but I personally really liked it. It's suspenseful thriller that is really worth watching, in fact it's one of the best suspense/thriller I seen this year with a ending that will stay with you for a long time. I don't even want to talk about the plot since the less you know the better. Sure it has few flaws, but overall I highly recommend checking this movie out.

    7.8/10
    9Misss25

    I really loved its twists

    I heard a lot about this movie and guess what none of it is false. It surprised me when the killer told the professor to temper the evidence that the time I thought maybe he was just trying to prove himself innocent hence he could get outta here. But never thought things gonna turn like this..
    9ebossert

    "No Mercy" Is Even Better Than Joon-ho Bong's "Mother"

    It's good that Joon-ho Bong's "Mother" is getting some exposure and generally positive reviews. A very fine film, but I prefer "No Mercy" because it's a bit more engaging from the get go and has a more absorbing premise. There's a very good external review on IMDb that outlines the plot synopsis and general characteristics of this film. For those who wish to watch the film without much knowledge, I'll give you a mini-review here.

    A forensic pathologist and a young detective investigate the motives surrounding a dismembered corpse. Han Hye-jin (of "Jumong") is fantastic in the supporting role as the neophyte but talented detective who banters with her boss. The creative aspect of this film is that tension is established between the protagonists as one of them (identified early on) works against the investigation and attempts to contaminate or cover up the evidence. The characters are well-developed and the scriptwriting is clever. There are also some excellent dead body effects and one of the most convincing autopsy scenes in recent memory. This movie blends certain elements of "Seven" and "Out of Time" together to create a fantastic suspense/thriller that is quite simply unmissable.

    Essential viewing. Watch it!
    7ajit2106

    Unforgiving Vengeance – A must watch thriller.

    The pathologist Kang Min-ho, one of the first to apply rigorous scientific procedure in autopsies, working for some time with the police investigation. Just when his daughter is coming back from a long period of study in the United States, he was given the mandate to examine the corpse of a girl brutally mutilated. Kang applies to the case with diligence sailed, but his professional detachment disintegrates when connecting the late arrival of his daughter with alleged murderer. The prime suspect is a radical environmentalist, Yoon Jong-gang, who quietly admits that he kidnapped the girl, but he tells Kang Min-ho that his daughter will only be free, if your doctor will be able to clear him of murder and bring back to freedom. Kang is forced to tamper with evidence, in a desperate attempt to free his daughter.

    Indeed, if viewed as a whole, the film directed and written by Kim Hyeong-joon is probably still a little under the films like, I saw the devil, Vengeance Trilogy, Memories of murder, but that does not mean his work is not to present the same sensation. Yes, you could say to this year's No Mercy which is actually less audible echo is one of South Korea's best thrillers. With a great cast, intelligent plot, incorporating elements such as investigation style of forensic investigators on the U.S. television series, CSI or Bones in the first minute and then immediately 'sharp turn' when entering the main conflict. The series of scenes race against time and combined with the ability to control the situations.

    Kim Hyeong-Jun presented the resolutions which are well measured at frequent intervals, so we are surprised from one turn to the next, from one voltage level to the next point.

    Not many movies dare to fundamentally depress their audience: NO MERCY is not a happy movie and hence it doesn't gear towards a commercial happy end. Instead the reward for the open-minded audience is a sharp story with a determined, rational and yet surprising (more or less) ending that doesn't compromise. So if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.

    Kim Hyeong-Jun was so kind though as to present us NO MERCY wrapped in gorgeous visuals and a formidable soundtrack – it's almost like a concession to ease the viewer's pain. Even if it doesn't really make NO MERCY more comfortable to watch – other than Kang at least the audience receives a bit of mercy after all.

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    • Trivia
      Hyeong-Joon Kim's directorial film debut.
    • Quotes

      Lee Sung-Ho: Painful memory is far more agonizing than pain in the heart.

    • Crazy credits
      The title card of the film appears with a rose petal turned into a blood splatter in the background.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD version released in Singapore has a duration of 119 minutes.
    • Soundtracks
      Yongseoneun eupda (Prologue)
      Music by Park Ji-man

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2010 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • 不可饒恕
    • Filming locations
      • South Korea
    • Production companies
      • CJ Entertainment
      • CJ E&M Film Financing & Investment Entertainment & Comics
      • Cinema Service
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,282,606
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX

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