Head (2011 South Korean Film)

Head (Korean: 헤드) is a 2011 South Korean action-comedy film directed and written by Jo Woon. The film was released in South Korea on May 26, 2011, and features a runtime of 100 minutes.

Plot

The story begins with the suicide of Kim Sang-Chul, a prominent medical scientist specializing in stem cell research. Following his death, his head mysteriously disappears from the morgue after an autopsy. Hong-Jae, a delivery worker, unknowingly becomes involved when he is tasked with transporting the package containing the remains. Upon discovering the true nature of his delivery, he is kidnapped by a man named Baek-Jung, though he manages to hide the head before his capture.

Hong-Jae's older sister, Hong-Joo, is a dedicated and impulsive news reporter who is currently suspended from her position. Despite her professional troubles, she continues to pursue stories. The situation escalates when Baek-Jung contacts Hong-Joo, demanding that she surrender the missing head in exchange for her brother's life.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

• Park Ye-Jin as Hong-Joo
• Baek Yoon-Sik as Baek-Jung
• Ryu Deok-Hwan as Hong-Jae
• Oh Dal-Su as Kim Sang-Chul
• Danny Ahn as Kang Seung-Wan

Production

The film was produced by So Yoon-Joo, with cinematography by Kim Ki-Tae and action direction by Choi Tae-Hwan. It was distributed by SBS Content Hub.