Running Wild (2006 Film)

Running Wild (Korean: 야수; RR: Yasoo) is a 2006 South Korean action film directed by Kim Sung-su. The film explores the volatile partnership between a hot-tempered detective and a methodical prosecutor as they attempt to dismantle the criminal empire of a powerful mob boss.

Running Wild promotional poster — Promotional poster for the 2006 film Running Wild.

Plot

The story follows Jang Do-young (Kwon Sang-woo), a homicide detective known for his aggressive methods and frequent clashes with colleagues. His primary target is Yoo Kang-jin (Son Byung-ho), a ruthless crime boss who is actively attempting to legitimize his influence by entering the political arena. To stop him, Jang forms an uneasy alliance with Oh Jin-woo (Yoo Ji-tae), an elite prosecutor who relies on strict adherence to legal procedure. The two men must overcome their clashing ideologies to bring the criminal organization to justice.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast of prominent South Korean actors:

Kwon Sang-woo as Jang Do-young
Yoo Ji-tae as Oh Jin-woo
Son Byung-ho as Yoo Kang-jin
Uhm Ji-won as Kang Joo-hee
Lee Han-wi as Section Chief Bang
Lee Joong-moon as Lee Dong-jik

Kwon Sang-woo, who portrays detective Jang Do-young.

Yoo Ji-tae, who portrays prosecutor Oh Jin-woo.

Son Byung-ho, who portrays the antagonist Yoo Kang-jin.

Lee Han-wi, who portrays Section Chief Bang.

Lee Joong-moon, who portrays Lee Dong-jik.

Film scene — A scene from the production of Running Wild.

Production

Running Wild was directed by Kim Sung-su, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Han Ji-hoon. The film was produced by Ha Seong-gu and features cinematography by Sang-muk Choi. It was distributed by Showbox and released in South Korea on January 13, 2006, with a total runtime of 124 minutes.