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Oldeuboi (2003) 8.4
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8.4/10 from 190,607 users
Metascore: 74/100
Reviews: 695 user | 251 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com After being kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in 5 days. Director:Chan-wook Park |
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Cast
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Dae-han Ji | ... | |
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Dal-su Oh | ... | |
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Byeong-ok Kim | ... | |
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Dae-yeon Lee | ... | |
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Kwang-rok Oh | ... | |
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Tae-kyung Oh | ... | |
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Yeon-suk Ahn | ... | |
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Il-han Oo | ... | |
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Su-hyeon Kim |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
An average man is kidnapped and imprisoned in a shabby cell for 15 years without explanation. He then is released, equipped with money, a cellphone and expensive clothes. As he strives to explain his imprisonment and get his revenge, Oh Dae-Su soon finds out that his kidnapper has a greater plan for him and is set onto a path of pain and suffering in an attempt to uncover the motive of his mysterious tormentor. Written by Jacksrevenge
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Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence including scenes of torture, sexuality and pervasive language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
South KoreaLanguage:
KoreanRelease Date:
21 November 2003 (South Korea) See more »Also Known As:
Old Boy See more »Box Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$85,351 (USA) (15 April 2005)Gross:
$707,391 (USA) (2 December 2005)Company Credits
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In the pc room scene. Starcraft sounds are heard as well as counter-strike. See more »
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Trivia
The telephone number (08-6600330) which is supposed to go to Oh Dae-su's daughter's foster parents home in Sweden, actually has been "shut down requested by the owner of the number" (that's what the voice says when you call the number). But you are referred to another number (08-54589400) which goes to "The Embassy of the Republic of Korea" in Stockholm, Sweden. See more »Goofs
Oh Dae-Su states that the maxim, "Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler," is from Proverbs 6:4; these numbers are emphasized shortly afterwards. The saying is actually from Proverbs 6:5. See more »Quotes
Dae-su Oh: Even though I'm no more than a monster - don't I, too, have the right to live?See more »
Connections
Features StarCraft (1998)In the pc room scene. Starcraft sounds are heard as well as counter-strike. See more »
I feel compelled to defend this film from some quite frankly unwarranted criticism. Although it isn't without its flaws, and all films have a few,it certainly isn't a one star film.What this film has is the ability to be sublime, shocking, ridiculous, mildly amusing and visually stunning which is some feat for any film.The sheer scale of the comments here suggests that here is a film that gets to you in one way or another. This film is as far away from Maborosi as you can get yet both films are up there as great pieces of cinema. I wont divulge the plot or end this comment with a Latin quote to reinforce my self importance i'll just say go and watch it, preferably if you're not too squeamish and don't mind subtitles.This film left me thinking about it the following day which is normally a good thing (atleast it shows my memory is working!)