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Film · 10 connectionsA man who used to be called Lighter cleans up his act from his days as a gangster and struggles to start over.
Directed byChae Ki-jun
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2017 · 90 min · Action
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2006 · 141 min · Action · Crime · Drama
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2021 · 108 min · Action · Drama
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2017 · 126 min · Action · Crime · Thriller
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2018 · 111 min · Action · Comedy · Drama
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A sinful martial arts expert wants to start a new tranquil life, only to be hunted by a determined detective and his former master.
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All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
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