Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is a gritty, violent exploration of revenge and desperation. The story follows a deaf-mute man who, in a desperate attempt to save his ill sister, becomes embroiled in a tragic series of events that lead him down a dark path of vengeance.

• First film in Park Chan-wook's acclaimed Vengeance Trilogy.
• Features Song Kang-ho, a frequent collaborator with director Park Chan-wook.
• The film was met with mixed reviews initially.
• Despite initial reception, it gained a cult following over time.
• The film explores themes of revenge, social inequality and redemption.

• I know you're a good guy... but you know why I have to kill you...
• Deaf-mutes are never the protagonists.
• Making a living is not like breathing.
• This world is unbearable. Thanks for the good times.
• Revenge is good for your health, but pain will find you again.