The film stars Shin Ha-kyun as Ryu, a young, deaf-mute factory worker trying to earn enough money for his sister's kidney transplant by holding the daughter of a wealthy man for ransom, and the path of vengeance that follows when the plan goes awry. Alongside Ha-kyun, the film's cast includes Song Kang-ho, Bae Doona, Han Bo-bae, and Im Ji-eun.
Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance (2002, Korean: 복수는 나의 것; Vengeance Is Mine) is a dark thriller directed by Park Chan-wook.It stars (Shin Ha-kyun) and (Song Kang-ho) as two strangers who become locked in a bitter and deadly feud.The film is the first installment of Park's Thematic Series on revenge, followed by Oldboy (2003) and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is a stylish bloodbath relieved by shafts of dark humor. The Dissolve Scott Tobias There's a genuine sophistication, both technically and thematically, to what Park is doing in Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance.Directed By: Park Chan-wook Written By: Myeong-chan Park, Mu-yeong Lee, Jae-sun Lee, Jong-yong Lee, Park Chan-wook Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews 56 User Score Generally Favorable Based on 70 User Ratings 7.8 My Score Hover and click to give a rating Add My Review Where to Watch ($2.99)
SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE is really a sad film of desperation, loss, and of course - revenge. Beautifully filmed and acted - this is not an action packed film, but everything is developed and handled methodically - up to and including the explosive ending. Korean. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is a 2002 South Korean thriller film directed and co-written by Park Chan-wook. The film stars Shin Ha-kyun as Ryu, a young, deaf-mute factory worker trying to earn enough money for his sister's kidney transplant by holding the daughter of a wealthy man for ransom, and the path of vengeance that follows when .