Troubleshooter (2010 Film)
Troubleshooter (Korean: 해결사; RR: Haegyeolsa) is a 2010 South Korean action thriller film directed by Kwon Hyeok-Jae. The film follows the story of a former detective turned private investigator who finds himself framed for a murder he did not commit and must navigate a complex conspiracy to clear his name.
Plot
Kang Tae-Sik (Sol Kyung-Gu), a former police detective now working as a private investigator, is hired to photograph a couple at a motel. Upon entering the room, he discovers a woman has been murdered. Before he can react, the police arrive, and he flees the scene, becoming the primary suspect in the investigation. A mysterious individual contacts Kang, offering to exonerate him if he agrees to kidnap a high-profile lawyer involved in a political scandal. As Kang attempts to complete this task, he realizes he is being monitored and must use his investigative skills to uncover the mastermind behind the setup.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast of prominent South Korean actors:
- Sol Kyung-Gu as Kang Tae-Sik
- Lee Jung-Jin as Jang Pil-Ho
- Oh Dal-Su as Sang-Chul
- Song Sae-Byeok as Jong-Kyu
- Lee Seong-Min as Yun Dae-Hee
- Joo Jin-Mo as Won Ju-Bong
- Moon Jeong-Hee as Oh Kyeong-Shin
- Kim Hyang-Gi as Tae-Sik's daughter
Production and Release
The film was written by Kwon Hyeok-Jae, Ryoo Seung-Wan, and Kim Jung-Min. It was produced by Seo Dong-Wook, Ryoo Seung-Hwan, Kang Hye-Jung, and Kim Jung-Min. The film was released in South Korea on September 9, 2010, with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was distributed by Next Entertainment World.
Film Festivals
Troubleshooter was screened at several international film festivals, including:
- 2011 Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival (International Premiere)
- 2011 Udine Far East Film Festival (European Premiere)
- 2011 New York Asian Film Festival (New York Premiere)
