Fate (2008 South Korean Film)

Fate (Korean: 숙명; RR: Sookmyeong) is a 2008 South Korean action-gangster film directed and written by Kim Hae-Gon. The film explores themes of betrayal, friendship, and vengeance within the criminal underworld.

Promotional poster for the film Fate — Promotional artwork for the 2008 film Fate.

Plot

The story follows four friends who conspire to steal money from a rival gang leader, intending to use the funds to start new lives. Although the heist is initially successful, the group is compromised by an act of betrayal from within their own circle. As a result, the leader of the group accepts responsibility and is imprisoned. Upon his release, he discovers that the lives of his former friends have deteriorated significantly. Seeking to move past his criminal history, he eventually finds himself drawn back into conflict, compelled to seek revenge.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast of prominent South Korean actors:

Actor Song Seung-Heon — Song Seung-Heon, who portrays Kim Woo-Min.

Actor Kwon Sang-Woo — Kwon Sang-Woo, who portrays Jo Chul-Joong.

Actor Kim In-Kwon — Kim In-Kwon, who portrays Jung Do-Hwan.

Actress Park Han-Byul — Park Han-Byul, who portrays Jung Eun-Young.

Actor Ahn Nae-Sang — Ahn Nae-Sang, who portrays Cha Kang-Sub.

Actor Ji Sung — Ji Sung, who portrays Park Young-Hwan.

Film scene still — A scene from the production of Fate.

Production

Fate was produced by MKDK and distributed by CJ Entertainment. The film was released in South Korea on March 20, 2008, with a total runtime of 123 minutes.