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Gangnam Blues

Gangnam Blues

Action · Crime · Thriller · 2015

Jong-dae and Yong-ki make a living by picking up paper and empty bottles. Both then join different gangster clan and becomes involved in a struggle of political interests over development in Gangnam, Seoul.

Movie details

Gangnam Blues

“Seoul 1970 the era of ambition and avarice.”

2015 Action · Crime · Thriller 2h 15m

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6.4 / 10

Community rating

Jong-dae and Yong-ki make a living by picking up paper and empty bottles. Both then join different gangster clan and becomes involved in a struggle of political interests over development in Gangnam, Seoul.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Gangnam Blues?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Yoo Ha

Written by

Yoo Ha

Lee Min-ho

Lee Min-ho

Jong-dae

Kim Rae-won

Kim Rae-won

Yong-gi

Jung Jin-young

Jung Jin-young

Kil-su

Kim Ji-soo

Kim Ji-soo

Min Seong-hee

Kim Seol-hyun

Kim Seol-hyun

Sun-hye

Han Jae-yeong

Han Jae-yeong

Chang-bae

Lee Yeon-doo

Lee Yeon-doo

Ju So-jung

Court is in session

Put Gangnam Blues 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 Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

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