Storyline

In Seoul, Ryu, a deaf worker has a sister who needs a kidney transplant. He tries to donate his own kidney to his sister, but his blood type is not compatible with hers. When Ryu is fired from Ilshin Electronics, he meets illegal dealers of organs, and the criminals propose that he give them his kidney plus ten millions Won to obtain a kidney suitable for his sister. Ryu accepts the trade, but he does not have money to pay for the surgery. His anarchist revolutionary girlfriend Cha Young-mi convinces him to kidnap Yossun, the daughter of his former employer Park, who owns Ilshin Electronics. However, a tragedy happens, generating revenge and a series of acts of violence.

Plot Keywords

revenge, murder, kidnapping, suicide, torture, sex, sign language, desperation, dismemberment, disposing of a dead body, doctor, doll, dragging a body, dripping blood, dyed hair, death, death of sister, blood splatter, cell phone, cigarette smoking

Short Review

Park prizes craftsmanship over bargain-bin schlock. It's an odd testament to his spiritedness that, despite the coldblooded killing and trail of the dead, Mr. Vengeance feels warmly suffused with life.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Prime Video, $0.00 with a Shudder trial on Prime Video Channels

2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 7.99, Rent: 2.99]