The City of Violence

Rainy streets of Seoul at night, neon lights reflecting off wet pavement, a solitary saxophone wails, a funeral procession, two friends investigating a suspicious death. Director Ryoo Seung-wan typifies South Korean action.

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The City of Violence was released in 2006 (KO original-language production), with a runtime of 92 minutes.