Bloody Tie (2006 Film)
Bloody Tie (Korean: 사생결단; RR: Sasaenggyeoldan) is a 2006 South Korean crime-action film directed by Choi Ho. The film explores the complex and volatile relationship between a corrupt, relentless detective and a small-time drug dealer in the city of Busan.
Plot
The narrative centers on Oh Sang-Do (Ryoo Seung-Bum), a fast-talking crystal meth dealer who views his illicit activities as a legitimate business. Sang-Do's life has been defined by the drug trade, influenced heavily by his uncle, Lee Taek-Jo (Kim Hui-Ra), a manufacturer of crystal meth. Sang-Do carries the trauma of his mother's death, which occurred during an accident at one of his uncle's laboratories.
Opposing him is Do Jin-Gwang (Hwang Jung-Min), a hard-nosed detective known for his disregard for standard police procedure. Do is haunted by the death of his partner, who was killed four years prior while attempting to dismantle the operations of a powerful drug kingpin named Jang-Chul (Lee Do-Kyung). Driven by a desire for vengeance and justice, Do decides to manipulate Sang-Do, using the dealer as an informant to finally bring down Jang-Chul.
Cast
The film features a prominent ensemble cast of South Korean actors:
- Hwang Jung-Min as Lt. Do Jin-Gwang
- Ryoo Seung-Bum as Oh Sang-Do
- Kim Hui-Ra as Lee Taek-Jo (Sang-Do's uncle)
- Choo Ja-Hyun as Ji-Young
- On Joo-Wan as Yoo Sung-Geun
- Lee Do-Kyung as Jang-Chul
Production and Release
Bloody Tie was produced and distributed by MK Pictures. It was released in South Korea on April 26, 2006, with a runtime of 117 minutes. The film has been featured at various international film festivals, including the 16th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in 2012 and the 12th New York Asian Film Festival in 2013.
