Crying Fist

Crying Fist

2005 · 121 min · KO · 7.2 (63 votes)
Dir. Ryoo Seung-wan · Starring Choi Min-sik, Ryoo Seung-bum, Im Won-hee, Cheon Ho-jin, Kim Su-hyun, Na Moon-hee · Music Bang Jun-seok

Two men fight for their lives.

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Jobless, besieged by creditors, and abandoned by his wife, the once silver medalist Tae-shik has sunk to street hustling, becoming a human punching bag. Meanwhile, young Sang-hwan's delinquent ways land him behind bars. Both men look to boxing to turn around lives gone astray, aiming for the amateur title, ultimately pitting them against each other, but more importantly, against themselves.

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A visceral, down-and-dirty fight for survival. This film feels like a punch to the gut, exploring the harsh realities of broken dreams and the desperate search for dignity in a world that constantly knocks you down.

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