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Aachi & Ssipak

Aachi & Ssipak

Action · Animation · Science Fiction · 2006

Sometime in the future, mankind has depleted all energy and fuel sources, however they have engineered a way to use human excrement as fuel. To reward production, the government hands out extremely addictive, popsicle-like "Juicybars", which in turn also act as a laxative. Aachi and Ssipak are street hoodlums who struggle to survive by trading these bars in the black market.

Movie details

Aachi & Ssipak

“A blockbuster-class bullshit action for fiery 18-year-olds.”

2006 Action · Animation · Science Fiction 1h 28m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

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Sometime in the future, mankind has depleted all energy and fuel sources, however they have engineered a way to use human excrement as fuel. To reward production, the government hands out extremely addictive, popsicle-like "Juicybars", which in turn also act as a laxative. Aachi and Ssipak are street hoodlums who struggle to survive by trading these bars in the black market.

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Directed by

Jo Beom-jin

Written by

Kang Sang-kyun · Jeong Hye-won · Jo Beom-jin

Ryoo Seung-bum

Ryoo Seung-bum

Aachi (voice)

Hyun Young

Hyun Young

Beautiful (voice)

Shin Hae-chul

Shin Hae-chul

Diaper King (voice)

Im Chang-jung

Im Chang-jung

Ssispak (voice)

Yang Jeong-hwa

Yang Jeong-hwa

Bojagi gang (voice)

S

Seo Hye-jeong

Jimmy the Freak (voice)

L

Lee Gyu-hwa

Deputy (voice)

Court is in session

Put Aachi & Ssipak on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.