Seven Days (2007 Film)
Seven Days (Korean: 세븐데이즈) is a 2007 South Korean suspense-thriller film directed by Won Shin-Yeon. The film centers on Yoo Ji-Yeon, a highly successful defense attorney who has never lost a case. Her life is upended when her daughter is abducted during a school field day event. The kidnapper contacts her with a specific demand: to secure the acquittal of a convicted felon currently appealing a murder and rape conviction. Ji-Yeon is given only seven days to complete this task, or she will never see her daughter again.
Production and Release
The film was produced by Yoon & Joon Film and distributed by Prime Entertainment. It was released in South Korea on November 14, 2007, with a runtime of 125 minutes. The screenplay was written by Yoon Jae-Koo and Won Shin-Yeon, with cinematography by Choi Young-Hwan.
Cast
The film features a prominent ensemble cast:
- Kim Yunjin as Yoo Ji-Yeon
- Kim Mi-Sook as Han Suk-Hee
- Park Hee-Soon as Kim Sung-Yeol
- Jang Hang-Seon as the office manager
- Jeong Dong-Hwan as Kang Sang-Man
- Oh Kwang-Rok as Yang Chang-Gu
- Kwon Byung-Gil as Park Ki-Bok
Reception and Awards
Seven Days received critical recognition and several industry awards in South Korea. At the 45th Daejong Film Awards in 2008, Kim Yunjin won the award for Best Actress. The film also received awards for Best Editing and Best Sound Effects. Additionally, at the 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2008, Park Hee-Soon was awarded Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
