China Blue (2012 Film)

China Blue (Korean: 차이나 블루; RR: China Beulru) is a 2012 South Korean film directed and written by Kim Gun. The drama centers on the conflicts between rival gangs and the personal struggles of individuals caught in the crossfire.

Promotional poster for the film China Blue

Plot

The story follows Eun-Hyuk (played by Baek Sung-Hyun), a young man involved in a gang that frequently engages in violent confrontations. Tensions escalate into a turf war against a rival group led by Kil-Nam (Kim Joo-Young), who is of Korean-Chinese descent. Amidst this volatile environment, Eun-Hyuk encounters Ching-Ching (Jung Joo-Yeon), a Chinese woman who has traveled to South Korea with aspirations of becoming a singer. As Eun-Hyuk develops feelings for her, he begins to question the necessity of the ongoing gang conflict.

The situation intensifies following an incident involving a predatory loan shark named Yoon-Sik (Park Jae-Hoon), which further inflames the rivalry between the two gangs. Simultaneously, the narrative explores the exploitation faced by Ching-Ching, who is pressured into compromising situations in order to pursue her career.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Baek Sung-Hyun as Eun-Hyuk
Kim Joo-Young as Kil-Nam
Jung Joo-Yeon as Ching-Ching
Choi Sang-Hak as Sang-Goo
Lee Kyoung-Young as Eun-Hyuk's father
Park Jae-Hoon as Yoon-Sik
Ji Dae-Han as Man-Guk
Lee Sang-Hoon as Star Jang
Seo Ho-Chul as Ho-Cheol
Jung Chan-Hoon as CEO Ma

Production and Release

China Blue was released in South Korea on December 13, 2012. The film has a runtime of 102 minutes and is presented in the Korean language.