The Net (2016 film)
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| Directed by | Kim Ki-duk |
| Produced by | Kim Soon-mo |
| Starring | Ryoo Seung-bum |
| Edited by | Min-sun Park |
Production company |
Kim Ki-duk Film |
Release dates |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
The Net (Hangul: 그물; RR: Geumul) is a South Korean drama directed by Kim Ki-duk that had its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival[1] and is now playing in South Korea.[2]
Plot
Ryoo Seung-bum stars as Nam Chul-woo, a poor fishermen living a simple life in North Korea with his wife and daughter.[1] One day his net gets caught in his engine, and he is suspected of being either a defector or spy when his boat accidentally drifts into South Korean waters.[3] He endures interrogation, beatings, and more in his attempt to return to his family, even as he comes to the realization that his life will never be the same.
Cast
- Ryoo Seung-bum as Nam Chul-woo
- Young-min Kim as Inspector
- Lee Won-keun as Oh Jin-woo
- Guyhwa Choi
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actor | Lee Won-keun | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 "The Net (Geumul)". Cine in Style.
- ↑ "The Net". Asian Wiki.
- ↑ "Film Review: The Net". Variety.
External links
- The Net at the Internet Movie Database
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