Days of Wrath (2013 Film)

Days of Wrath (Korean: 응징자; RR: Eungjingja) is a 2013 South Korean action-suspense thriller directed by Shin Jae-Ho. The film explores the psychological and physical consequences of school bullying, focusing on a protagonist who seeks retribution years after his traumatic experiences.

Promotional poster for Days of Wrath — Promotional poster for the 2013 film Days of Wrath.

Plot

The narrative centers on Joon-Seok (played by Joo Sang-Wook), who suffered severe bullying at the hands of Chang-Sik (Yang Dong-Geun) during their high school years. While Joon-Seok struggles to lead a normal life due to the lasting trauma of his past, Chang-Sik has moved on, seemingly oblivious to the pain he inflicted, and is preparing to marry his fiancée, Ji-Hee (Lee Tae-Im). The film follows Joon-Seok's calculated efforts to confront his former tormentor and exact revenge.

Production

Principal photography for Days of Wrath commenced on December 17, 2012, at a location in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. The initial scene filmed depicted the character Chang-Sik hiring individuals to threaten Joon-Seok, establishing the antagonistic dynamic between the two leads following their reunion after 15 years.

Actor Yang Dong-Geun — Yang Dong-Geun portrays the antagonist, Chang-Sik.

Actor Joo Sang-Wook — Joo Sang-Wook portrays the protagonist, Joon-Seok.

Actress Lee Tae-Im — Lee Tae-Im portrays Ji-Hee.

Cast

Yang Dong-Geun as Chang-Sik
Joo Sang-Wook as Joon-Seok
Lee Tae-Im as Ji-Hee
Jang Tae-Seong as Doo-Joon
Kang Dae-Hyun as Young Chang-Sik
Kim Kwon as Young Joon-Seok

Actor Jang Tae-Seong — Jang Tae-Seong plays the role of Doo-Joon.

Actor Kang Dae-Hyun — Kang Dae-Hyun plays the younger version of Chang-Sik.

Actor Kim Kwon — Kim Kwon plays the younger version of Joon-Seok.

Reception and Festivals

The film was screened at the 18th Fantasia Film Festival in 2014, where it held its international premiere between July 17 and August 7, 2014.

Promotional still from the film — A promotional still from the production.