Reversal of Fortune (2003 Film)

Reversal of Fortune (Korean: 역전에 산다; RR: Yeokjeone Sanda) is a 2003 South Korean comedy-fantasy film directed by Park Yong-Woon. The film was released in South Korea on June 5, 2003, and distributed by Cinema Service.

Promotional poster for Reversal of Fortune — Promotional poster for the 2003 film Reversal of Fortune.

Plot

The story follows Kang Seung-Wan (Kim Seung-Woo), a former professional golfer who has transitioned into a mundane life as a stockbroker. His life is characterized by professional failure and personal gullibility, which leads to conflict with a local gangster named Ma Kung-Sung (Lee Moon-Sik) after Kang invests money in a failing company. While attempting to escape from the gangster, Kang drives through a tunnel and encounters a double of himself. The resulting confusion leads to a vehicular accident.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Kim Seung-Woo as Kang Seung-Wan
Ha Ji-Won as Han Ji-Young
Kang Sung-Jin as Dae-Sik
Ko Ho-Kyeong as Seon-Joo
Lee Moon-Sik as Ma Kung-Sung
Park Kwang-Jung as Manager Maeng

Actor Kim Seung-Woo — Kim Seung-Woo portrays the protagonist, Kang Seung-Wan.

Actress Ha Ji-Won — Ha Ji-Won plays the role of Han Ji-Young.

Actor Kang Sung-Jin — Kang Sung-Jin portrays Dae-Sik.

Actress Ko Ho-Kyeong — Ko Ho-Kyeong plays Seon-Joo.

Actor Lee Moon-Sik — Lee Moon-Sik portrays the gangster Ma Kung-Sung.

Actor Park Kwang-Jung — Park Kwang-Jung plays Manager Maeng.

Scene from Reversal of Fortune — A scene featuring the cast of Reversal of Fortune.

Production

The film was written by Park Yong-Woon, Lee Jung-Sub, and Kim Jae-Hwan. Cinematography was handled by Kim Dong-Chun. The production involved several producers, including Choi In-Gyu, Seo Sang-Won, Je Kal-Yong, and Lee Chang-Se.