A Hard Day

Name: A Hard Day
Director: Kim Seong-hun
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Action
Released: 2014-01-01
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Jin-woong, Jeong Man-sik, Shin Jung-keun, Shin Dong-mi

2014Dir. Kim Seong-hun1h 51m

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Runtime1h 51m

Released2014

Box office$26.5M

DirectorKim Seong-hun

About This Movie

A Hard Day is a tense ride through the murky ethics of law enforcement. Kim Seong-hun crafts a gritty atmosphere that's palpable, with a slick pace that keeps you on edge. The film pulls you into this detective's spiral of desperation as he navigates his own moral decay. The performances, especially from Lee Sun-kyun, are raw and engaging, capturing the character's mounting dread. It’s not just about the crime; it digs into themes of guilt and paranoia. The practical effects are well executed, enhancing that raw feeling without being over the top. There's a certain darkness that sticks with you, making it stand out in the crowded crime thriller genre.

Released in South Korea on May 21, 2014.Run time: 112 minutes.Cinematography by Kim Byung-seo enhances the film's dark tone.Won Best Director at the 2014 Fantasia Film Festival.