Quick (2011 South Korean Film)
Quick (Korean: 퀵) is a 2011 South Korean action film directed by Jo Bum-gu. The film follows the story of a motorcycle delivery driver who becomes entangled in a dangerous extortion plot involving explosive devices. It was released in South Korea on July 21, 2011, and features a runtime of 115 minutes.
Plot
The narrative centers on three former members of a notorious motorcycle gang: Ki-Soo (Lee Min-Ki), Myung-Sik (Kim In-Kwon), and Ah-Rom (Gang Ye-Won). Years after their reckless youth, the trio has moved into different professions. Ki-Soo works as a motorcycle delivery man, Myung-Sik serves as a police officer, and Ah-Rom has become a member of a pop idol group.
The central conflict begins when Ki-Soo is tasked with a delivery while Ah-Rom is riding on the back of his motorcycle. Upon leaving the delivery site, a package explodes. Ki-Soo subsequently receives a phone call from an unknown individual who reveals that another bomb has been planted in the helmet Ah-Rom is wearing. He is forced to perform a series of high-speed deliveries under strict time constraints, with the threat that any delay or attempt to escape will trigger the explosive device.
Production and Release
The film was produced by JK Film and distributed by CJ Entertainment. It was directed by Jo Bum-gu, with a screenplay written by Park Soo-Jin and Yoon Je-Kyun. The cinematography was handled by Kim Young-Ho.
Film Festivals
Quick was featured at several international film festivals, including:
- 2012 (10th) New York Korean Film Festival
- 2012 (16th) Fantasia Film Festival