Vengeance Trilogy
Dive into a dark exploration of human desperation and retribution with this gripping collection by director Park Chan-wook. The stories center on characters thrust into extreme situations where their actions are driven by the need for revenge. Each film portrays the profound consequences of these actions, highlighting themes of justice, betrayal, and the moral complexities of vengeance. The narratives are tightly woven with powerful performances and intricate plotting, making this trilogy a compelling examination of the human condition when pushed to its limits.
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)
29 March, 2002
A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence and revenge.
Oldboy (2003)
21 November, 2003
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
Lady Vengeance (2005)
29 July, 2005
Released after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 13 years, a woman begins executing her elaborate plan of retribution.