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🎬 Title: The Killer / 더 킬러: 죽어도 되는 아이

Mission: rescue the girl.

Plot Summary: Former assassin Bang Ui-kang is left in charge of his girlfriend’s friend’s 17-year-old daughter while she is away. When a street attack turns deadly, Bang finds himself caught up in a murder investigation and a perilous trafficking ring.

⭐ Rating: 7.673 (404 votes)

📅 Release Date: July 13, 2022

⏱️ Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes

🎭 Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

🎬 Director: Choi Jae-hoon

✍️ Screenwriter: Nam Ji-Woong

🌍 Country: South Korea

🏢 Production Companies: M-Line Distribution, iHQ

💼 Budget: | 📈 Box Office: $595,112

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👥 Cast: Jang Hyuk (Bang Ui-kang), Lee Seo-young (Kim Yoon-ji), Bang Eun-jeong (Sung-yeon), Bruce Khan (Yuri), Lee Seung-joon (Detective Lee), Yoo Seo-jin (Divorced Woman), Shin Seung-hwan (Park Hyung-joo), Hong Seo-jun (Kim Jung-hoon), Lee Chae-young (Hyun-soo), Choi Ki-seob (“Birthmark”)

Editor’s Thoughts: The Killer (2022) successfully roots itself in the Action, Crime, and Thriller genres without coming off as clichéd. Director Choi Jae-hoon maintains a tight narrative, prioritizing character development over hollow action. The actors deliver compelling performances, particularly Jang Hyuk and Lee Seo-young, which imbue the story with emotional weight. With a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes, the film fits its material well. While it has some flaws, its overall strengths make it worth watching. The tagline, “Mission: rescue the girl,” captures the core of its plot effectively. If this premise intrigues you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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