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2005 · 115 min · R

Lady Vengeance

Directed by Park Chan-wook · Drama, Thriller

Lady Vengeance (2005) is a Drama film, directed by Park Chan-wook set in Seoul during the 2000s. It runs 115 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of revenge, guilt & shame, and family & loyalty play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer
Jo Yeong-wookChoi Seung-hyun
Cinematography
Chung Chung-hoon
Cast
Lee Young-aeChoi Min-sikKwon Yea-youngKim Si-hooNam Il-wooKim Byeong-okOh Dal-suLee Seung-shin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Seoul
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
RevengeGuilt & ShameFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame Narrative
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale LedAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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