4 Toes (2002 Film)
4 Toes (Korean: 4발가락; RR: 4 balgarak) is a 2002 South Korean action film directed by Kye Yun-Sik. The film explores the lives of four high school friends who form a brotherhood and eventually navigate the complexities and dangers of the criminal underworld in Seoul.
Plot
The narrative centers on four high school classmates—Audie, Haetae, Lecaf, and Gak Granger—who pledge a bond of brotherhood. While Lecaf pursues academic interests in Seoul following graduation, his three friends remain behind, gradually establishing themselves within local gang structures. Eventually, the group reunites in Seoul, where they attempt to maintain a stable life within the criminal hierarchy. Their situation becomes complicated when they attend a meeting of various gang factions and learn of an associate conspiring with the Japanese Yakuza.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast including:
- Heo Jun-Ho as Audie
- Lee Chang-Hun as Lecaf
- Park Jun-Gyu as Gak Granger
- Lee Won-Jong as Haetae
- Kim Kap-Soo as Bacchus
- Ahn Suk-Hwan as F-Killer
- Song Geum-Sik as Boss Park
- Uhm Choon-Bae as Prosecutor Myung
Production
4 Toes was directed by Kye Yun-Sik, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Lee Jung-Sun. The film was produced by Seo Se-Weon, with action direction provided by Won Jin. It was released in South Korea on May 17, 2002, with a total runtime of 104 minutes.