Crying Fist

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-04-01

Languages:

Korean

Countries:

South Korea

Runtime:

134 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (2222 Reviews)

Director:

Seung-wan Ryoo

Genres:

Drama Sport

Cast:

Min-sik Choi Seung-beom Ryu Kil-kang Ahn Jeong-ah Bae

Writer:

Cheol-Hong Jeon (screenplay)

Seung-wan Ryoo

Fullplot:

Kang Tae Sik is a 43-year-old former silver medalist boxer. He now spends his days hawking himself as a human punching bag to passersby in a shopping district in Seoul and other times hiding from various loan sharks. His wife wants a divorce and is threatening to take take their own only son with her. Yoo Sang Hwan is a troubled youth, who was only recently released from prison. Sang Hwan robbed and beat up his elderly neighbor in an attempt to pay off his debts. While in prison, a guard recommended Sang Hwan take up boxing as a way to release his aggression. Now, with his father having passed away, his mother's whereabouts unknown and his grandmother just having a stroke, Sang Hwan is desperate. An amateur boxing competition takes place, providing hope for these two men. They will meet in the ring.

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