Roman Holiday (2017 South Korean Film)

Roman Holiday (Korean: 로마의 휴일; RR: Romaui Hyuil) is a 2017 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Lee Duk-Hee. The film was released in South Korea on August 30, 2017, and distributed by Megabox Plus M.

Promotional poster for the film Roman Holiday

Plot

The story follows three best friends—In-Han (Im Chang-Jung), Ki-Joo (Kong Hyung-Jin), and Doo-Man (Jung Sang-Hoon). Despite their lack of financial stability, the trio remains close. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they decide to rob a money delivery truck. Although the robbery is initially successful, they soon find themselves pursued by law enforcement. In a desperate attempt to evade capture, the three men hide inside a nightclub named "Roman Holiday," where the situation escalates.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

Im Chang-Jung as Kang In-Han
Kong Hyung-Jin as Jin Ki-Joo
Jung Sang-Hoon as Jung Doo-Man
Kang Shin-Il as Detective Squad Chief Ahn
Kim Jung-Pal as Na Sung-Ki
Bang Joon-Ho as Tae-Jeon
Park Ha-Sun as Kang Sun-Young
Park Hee Jin as Na Sung-Ki's wife
Park Hae-Mi as Mother Superior
Jang Gwang as Geum Jang-Hyun

Production

The film was directed by Lee Duk-Hee, who also contributed to the screenplay alongside Kim Dong-Wook, Cho Chang-Yeol, and Jo Joong-Hoon. The production was managed by Lee Jin-Sung, Park Ki-Tae, and Na Hyun-Joon, with cinematography by Na Seung-Yong.