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Old Boy (2003)
< Ol-deu Bo-ee >
  • Old Boy
In 1998, OH Dae-soo is drugged and kidnapped in front of his own house. Coming to, Dae-soo realizes he has been thrown into a private prison. The people who imprison him supply him with food, water and a television. Dae-soo watches the news and learns that his beloved wife was brutally murdered and the police suspects Dae-soo as the murderer. He vows to survive his ordeal and take revenge on the men who destroyed his happy life. Dae-soo habituates himself to the darknes...more
Genre Thriller Production Status Released
Running Time 120min Release Date Nov 21, 2003
Country South Korea Rating 19
Language Korean Co-Production N
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  • Number of Screens : 76
  • Total Admissions : 317,449
  • Total Gross : $1,491,978
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