A Dirty Carnival
Original title: Biyeolhan geori
“A world without trust and mercy.”
2006 · 2 h 21 min
Yoo HaCast
Zo In-sung 
Chun Ho-jin Namgoong Min Lee Bo-young 
Jin Goo 
Yun Je-mun
Credits
Written by: Jeong Moon-Joo
Plot
A small-time thug who collects debts for the local triad is torn between his criminal aspirations and his devotion to family.
Sinekatalog’s take
A low-level gangster is caught between ambition and loyalty in a bruising crime drama. Gritty, character-driven and propelled by tense turns, it earns its emotional payoffs. A solid pick for fans of Korean underworld stories.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (9,820 votes)
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