Face (2004 South Korean Film)

Face (Korean: 페이스; RR: Peyiseu) is a 2004 South Korean horror-thriller film directed by Yoo Sang-Gon. The film centers on a forensic sculptor who becomes involved in a police investigation regarding a series of gruesome murders.

Movie poster for Face — Official poster for the 2004 film Face.

Plot

The story follows a serial killer who targets victims by destroying their facial features with acid, leaving only skeletal remains. The police enlist the help of Lee Hyun-min, a former forensic sculptor skilled in reconstructing faces from skulls. As Hyun-min works on the case, he brings the victims' remains into his home, which coincides with his daughter experiencing disturbing visions. The investigation leads to a conspiracy that places Hyun-min and his family in danger.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Shin Hyun-Joon as Lee Hyun-Min
Song Yoon-A as Jung Sun-Young
Kim Seung-Wook as Detective Seo
Ahn Suk-Hwan as Ph.D. Yoon
Jo Won-Hee as Kim Han-Soo
Song Jae-Ho as Department Head Song
Han Ye-Rin as Lee-Jin
Hong Soo-A as Jo Hye-Ran
Oh Jung-Se as Min-Ho

Actor Shin Hyun-Joon — Shin Hyun-Joon, who portrays the lead character Lee Hyun-Min.

Actress Song Yoon-A — Song Yoon-A, who portrays Jung Sun-Young.

Production

Face was directed by Yoo Sang-Gon, who also contributed to the screenplay alongside Kim Hee-Jae and Park Cheol-Hee. The film was produced by Han Yong for Taewon Entertainment and distributed by Cinema Service. It was released in South Korea on June 11, 2004, with a total runtime of 92 minutes.

Scene from the film — A scene from the 2004 thriller Face.