Big Match (2014 Film)

Big Match (Korean: 빅매치; RR: Bigmaechi) is a 2014 South Korean action film directed by Choi Ho. The film follows the story of a martial arts athlete who is forced to participate in a dangerous, high-stakes game orchestrated by a criminal mastermind.

Promotional poster for the film Big Match

Plot

Choi Ik-ho, a former martial arts star known for his physical prowess and humor, finds himself framed for a murder he did not commit. He soon discovers that he is a pawn in a elaborate game designed by Ace, a brilliant but sadistic game planner who caters to the whims of the wealthy elite. Ace utilizes advanced technology to transform the city into a massive, real-life game board. To save his brother, Ik-ho must navigate this lethal environment and confront Ace.

Production

The film was directed by Choi Ho, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Shim Bo-kyoung and Kim Soo-kyung. Principal photography for Big Match began on December 27, 2013, and concluded on May 9, 2014.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

Lee Jung-jae as Choi Ik-ho
Shin Ha-kyun as Ace
Kwon Bo-a as Soo-kyung
Lee Sung-min as Young-ho
Ra Mi-ran as Young-ho's wife
Kim Eui-sung as Detective Do
Park Doo-sik as Detective Nam
Choi Woo-sik as Hacker Goo-roo
Bae Sung-woo as Ax
Son Ho-jun as Jae-yeol

Release

Big Match was released in South Korea on November 26, 2014. The film was later screened at the 19th Fantasia Film Festival in 2015, where it held its Canadian premiere.