Feb. 14, 2008|South Korea|125 Min.|R
Genre: Action;&;Adventure;Crime;Drama;Thriller
Description: “The Chaser” (2008) is a gripping Korean thriller. The story revolves around Joong-ho, a former detective turned pimp who finds himself in financial trouble after two of his prostitutes go missing. One night, he sends Mi-jin to meet a new client, ignoring her protests about being unwell. Joong-ho soon realizes this client was the last person to see his missing women. Suspecting the man is involved in human trafficking, Joong-ho uses Mi-jin to track the client’s location.
The client, Yeong-min, takes Mi-jin to a house where she struggles to contact Joong-ho due to poor cell service. Yeong-min attempts to murder her but fails, instead knocking her unconscious. Meanwhile, an elderly couple arrives at the house, recognizing the property as belonging to Mr. Park. Yeong-min kills them to cover his tracks.
Determined to find Mi-jin, Joong-ho searches the area and eventually encounters Yeong-min, who flees but is caught. At the police station, Yeong-min confesses to nine murders, but without evidence, the authorities cannot hold him. Joong-ho suspects Mi-jin is still alive and investigates further, uncovering Yeong-min’s dark past, including a history of violent crimes.
The film is a tense and suspenseful exploration of justice and morality, highlighting the flaws in the system and the desperation of those seeking redemption.
Cast director: Na Hong-jin
Cast actor: Kim Yoon-seok, Ha Jung-woo, Seo Young-hee, Kim Yoo-jung, Jung In-gi, Park Hyo-joo, Jo Deok-jae, Choi Jung-woo, Oh Yeon-ah, Koo Bon-Woong
Original name: 추격자