The Merciless

R16

2017

117 mins

Directed by Sung-hyun Byun
73%
77%
Action
Thriller

Cannes-selected South Korean noir thriller starring Kyoung-gu Sul and Si-wan Yim as two prison mates with big plans for after... More

Cannes-selected South Korean noir thriller starring Kyoung-gu Sul and Si-wan Yim as two prison mates with big plans for after their release.

"Jae-ho (Kyoung-gu Sul), who aims to become the number one in a crime organisation, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su (Si-wan Yim), an ambitious newbie in the prison. While they try to take over the organisation after the prison release, their ulterior motives starts to emerge." (Cannes Film Festival)

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The Merciless | Ratings & Reviews

73_%11 reviews
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77_%65 reviews
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"A relentless, bloody crime opera, with far too many plot surprises and narrative jumps, but charismatic young actor Yim Si-wan shows promise."

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The Guardian

"An accomplished and well-structured South Korean noir thriller about the friendship between two prisoners which boasts an abundance of terrific cinematography and exquisite mise-en-scène to more than satisfy fans of the genre."

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