Ballerina

"Merciless and ruthless, to hell."

2023 1h 33m KO

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 748

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Synopsis

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Grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn't protect, an ex-bodyguard sets out to fulfill her dear friend's last wish: sweet revenge.

“Merciless and ruthless, to hell.”

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Cast

Jeon Jong-seo
Jang Ok-joo
Kim Ji-hoon
Choi Pro
Park Yu-rim
Choi Min-hee
Shin Se-hwi
High School Student
Park Hyoung-soo
Myung-shik
Park Geun-jeong
Short Haired Hotel Clerk
Yang Jun-seok
Shaved Head Hotel Clerk
Lee Jae-joon
Ailen

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lee Chung-hyun
Writers: Lee Chung-hyun
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lee Chung-hyun, shot by Cho Young-jik. 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 GRAY. 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 Cho Han-wool 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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Jeon Jong-seo and Kim Ji-hoon and Park Yu-rim carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Merciless and ruthless, to hell.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt26350277 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lee Chung-hyun directs. Cho Young-jik behind the camera. GRAY scores. Cho Han-wool cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

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1Released 3 years ago.
2Directed by Lee Chung-hyun, shot by Cho Young-jik. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by GRAY. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Cho Han-wool shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jeon Jong-seo and Kim Ji-hoon and Park Yu-rim carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Merciless and ruthless, to hell.".
7IMDB entry: tt26350277 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 10 themes, including "bodyguard", "revenge", "best friend", "wish fulfillment".
9Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Cho Young-jik
Original score: GRAY
Editing: Cho Han-wool
Production design: Kim Min-hye
Costume design: Lee Jung-ah
Makeup / hair: Hwang Hyo-kyun
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: KO
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Ballerina (2023)

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Alunauwie2025-12-01
★ 7/10
Ballerina follows Ok Ju’s fierce journey of revenge after the tragic loss of her closest friend, Min Hee, whose hidden suffering ignites a deep emotional and action-driven pursuit. While the film delivers intense choreography, sharp visuals, and strong performances, it leaves certain character backgrounds and motivations underexplored. Overall, it blends stylish action with a poignant reflection on grief, loyalty, and the invisible wounds people carry. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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