Gate (2018 South Korean Film)
Gate is a 2018 South Korean crime-comedy film directed by Shin Jae-Ho. The film centers on a group of individuals who come together to execute a heist. It was released in South Korea on February 28, 2018, with a runtime of 92 minutes.
Plot
The story follows So-Eun (Jung Ryeo-Won), who faces financial pressure after losing her part-time job. Her situation is complicated by the presence of a loan shark, Min-Wook (Jung Sang-Hoon), who is pursuing debt owed by her roommate. Her neighbor, Gyu-Cheol (Im Chang-Jung), is a former prosecutor who now lives with a mental impairment following a car accident. When So-Eun's father, Jang-Choon (Lee Kyoung-Young), and uncle, Cheol-Soo (Lee Moon-Sik), arrive seeking shelter after the father's release from prison, the group begins to plot a heist. So-Eun identifies a target and joins the operation.
Production
Principal photography for Gate commenced on April 24, 2017, and concluded on June 16, 2017. The production involved a collaborative writing process featuring Lee Hyun-Chul, Song Chang-Yong, Shin Jae-Ho, and Im Chang-Jung.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast including:
- Jung Ryeo-Won as So-Eun
- Im Chang-Jung as Gyu-Cheol
- Jung Sang-Hoon as Min-Wook
- Lee Kyoung-Young as Jang-Choon
- Lee Moon-Sik as Cheol-Soo
- Kim Do-Hoon as Won-Ho
- Kim Bo-Min as Mi-Ae
