Monopoly (2006 South Korean Film)

Monopoly (Korean: 모노폴리) is a 2006 South Korean crime thriller film directed by Lee Hang-Bae. The film explores themes of greed and deception through the story of a computer programmer drawn into a massive financial conspiracy.

Plot

Kyung-ho, played by Yang Dong-Geun, is a talented computer programmer responsible for managing the online networks of major banks in South Korea. His life changes when he meets a charismatic businessman named John, portrayed by Kim Sung-Su. John introduces Kyung-ho to an affluent lifestyle, eventually revealing a secret project that involves using Kyung-ho's technical expertise to illegally siphon small amounts of money from bank accounts across the country. Kyung-ho agrees to join the scheme, leading to a high-stakes game of manipulation and crime.

Cast

• Yang Dong-Geun as Kyung-ho
• Kim Sung-Su as John
• Yoon Ji-Min as Elly

The film also features an extensive supporting cast, including Jung Sung-Mo as the NSI Deputy Department Head, Lim Jong-Yun as the NSI Section Chief, and various other actors portraying NSI agents and associates.

Production

Monopoly was directed by Lee Hang-Bae, who also contributed to the screenplay alongside Lee Hyuk and Park Jong-Geun. The film was produced by Lee Hyuk and Kim Hyung-Joon, with cinematography by Kwon Young-Chul. It was distributed by Lotte Entertainment and released in South Korea on June 1, 2006, with a total runtime of 91 minutes.