Eye for an Eye (2008 South Korean Film)
Eye for an Eye (Korean: 눈에는 눈, 이에는 이; RR: Nuneneun Nun, Ieneun I) is a 2008 South Korean action-crime film directed by Kwak Kyung-taek and Ahn Kwon-tae. The film follows a high-stakes conflict between a veteran police detective and a meticulous criminal mastermind.
Plot
Captain Baek Sung-chan (Han Suk-kyu) is a seasoned police officer nearing retirement. His final days on the force are disrupted when a money transport van is robbed by criminals who impersonate him. Shortly thereafter, a massive quantity of gold is stolen on Jeju Island. Outraged by the audacity of the crimes, Baek vows to dismantle the criminal organization responsible.
The robberies are orchestrated by Ahn Hyun-min (Cha Seung-won), a criminal mastermind who has spent years planning his strategy. Ahn intentionally provokes the short-tempered Baek as part of a complex scheme. While Baek focuses on capturing Ahn, the criminal's true objective is to exact revenge against a rival in the underworld—a target that Baek also intends to arrest.
Cast
The film features a large ensemble cast, led by:
- Han Suk-kyu as Captain Baek Sung-chan
- Cha Seung-won as Ahn Hyun-min
- Lee Byung-joon as Hyung-woo (Antonio)
- Kim Ji-suk as Song Yoo-gon
Production
Eye for an Eye was released in South Korea on July 31, 2008. The film was produced by Taewon Entertainment and distributed by Lotte Entertainment. The cinematography was handled by Oh Hyun-je and Hong Kyung-pyo.
