Remember

"This revenge must be completed."

2022 2h 8m KO

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7.5

BANGER

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57%

ROTTEN

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6.7

IMDB

★7.5TMDB · 113🥫57%Rotten Tomatoes★6.7IMDB · 1,696

ThrillerActionDrama

Synopsis

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Pil-ju, an Alzheimer's patient in his 80s, who lost all his family during the Japanese colonial era, and devotes his lifelong revenge before his memories disappear, and a young man in his 20s who helps him.

“This revenge must be completed.”

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Cast

Lee Sung-min
Pil-ju
Nam Joo-hyuk
In-gyu
Park Keun-hyong
Kim Chi-deok
Jeong Man-sik
Kang Yeong-sik
Yoon Je-moon
Kim Moo-jin
Song Young-chang
Jung Baek-jin
Moon Chang-gil
Professor Yang
Choi Min-chul
Sergeant Kim

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lee Il-hyung
Writers: Lee Il-hyung, Yoon Jong-bin
Languages: Japanese, Korean
Countries: South Korea

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Japanese, Korean.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lee Il-hyung, shot by Yu Eok. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hwang Sang-jun. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kim Sang-bum shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lee Sung-min and Nam Joo-hyuk and Park Keun-hyong carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "This revenge must be completed.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21279122 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lee Il-hyung directs. Yu Eok behind the camera. Hwang Sang-jun scores. Kim Sang-bum cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Japanese, Korean.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Japanese, Korean.
3Directed by Lee Il-hyung, shot by Yu Eok. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Hwang Sang-jun. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kim Sang-bum shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lee Sung-min and Nam Joo-hyuk and Park Keun-hyong carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "This revenge must be completed.".
8IMDB entry: tt21279122 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Yu Eok
Original score: Hwang Sang-jun
Editing: Kim Sang-bum
Production design: Jeong Eun-yeong
Costume design: Choi Eui-young
Makeup / hair: Park Sun
Runtime: 128 min · 2h 8m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: KO
Certification (US): 14A
IMDB: Remember (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 57% 🥫 Rotten
IMDB rating: 6.7/10 · 1,696 votes
MPAA: TV-14

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MovieGuys2023-03-10
★ 8/10
Remember is not a film that's easily forgotten. Its takes a honest, often painful look, at Korea's past, under the oppressive rule of the Japanese empire. It uses this backdrop to craft a straightforward but nonetheless memorable tale, that mixes action and drama, revenge and redemption, to potent effect. Acting from the leads is excellent, with strong performances handed in by the supporting cast. In summary, another cinematic gem from South Korea, that's well worth your time.

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