Man of Vendetta (2010 Film)
Man of Vendetta (Korean: 파괴된 사나이; RR: Pagwidwon Sanai), also known by its literal title Destroyed Man, is a 2010 South Korean thriller film directed and written by Woo Min-Ho. The film follows the story of a former minister whose life is upended by the kidnapping of his daughter.
Plot
Joo Young-Soo (Kim Myung-Min) is a dedicated minister whose life is shattered when his young daughter, Hye-Rin (Kim So-Hyun), is kidnapped. Following the traumatic event, Young-Soo loses his faith, abandons his ministry, and enters the business world. Eight years later, his wife, Park Min-Kyoung (Park Joo-Mi), remains desperate to find their daughter, a pursuit that eventually leads to her hospitalization. The situation takes a dark turn when the original abductor contacts Young-Soo, demanding a ransom. Forced to confront his past, the former minister embarks on a desperate mission to rescue his daughter.
Cast
The film features the following primary cast members:
- Kim Myung-Min as Joo Young-Soo
- Uhm Ki-Joon as Choi Byeong-Chul
- Kim So-Hyun as Joo Hye-Rin
- Park Joo-Mi as Park Min-Kyoung
- Lee Byung-Joon as Detective Koo
Production and Release
Man of Vendetta was produced by IFilm Co., Ltd. and distributed by Synergy. It was released in South Korean theaters on July 1, 2010. The film has a runtime of 113 minutes. In 2011, the film was screened at the 3rd Terracotta Far East Film Festival in the United Kingdom.
