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At the beginning I was reluctant to watch it. As I love Korean cinema I thought watching this won't be the most enjoyable experience however you are enchanted by the unusual setting and likable characters very quickly. I thought that especially the main character was cast perfectly and planning to see other movies with him. His interaction with the 2 girls is perfectly played through and made me wait to see the final conclusion impatiently. The drama is synced very well with a constant action visually creating unforgettable experience.

Everything positive already written! I found myself laughing out loud, often! The youngest female child actor was so on par with the older actors she stole many scenes imho. It's a Korean "noir" type and it doesn't miss a beat from start to finish and was immensely enjoyable. Don't miss out!

Lee Je Hoon shows again his range and depth as one of South Korea's finest actors. Very enjoyable film from script through direction and fine cast.

This was one of the weirdest movies I've seen, but I will admit that it was definitely entertaining! It had a bizarre mix of styles, like a 40's gangster movie mixed with Mad Max and Sherlock Holmes. The story is somewhat non-nonsensical, but you can follow along as long as you don't try to pick it apart. The heart of the movie, and really the best part, was the found-family aspect between the detective and the two little girls. A mix of comedy and poignant moments between him and the girls made this the most decent part of the movie. The background plot didn't make a lot of sense but was visually entertaining, culminating in a gun fight scene that was very well done and visually thrilling.

If you are a fan of Lee Je-Hoon this will probably be good enough to sit through. It's an okay movie but I think most people will not like it due to its confusing plot and the way the viewer is thrown into the world without much context or explanation.

Despite formulaic plot this is a first rate Korean film. Not as intense as Man/Nowhere. Great cinematography, a cast I recognized from other films and high production values make this very enjoyable.

The smallest child is what brings Man/Nowhere to mind. Why I find Korean people so good looking is a sorta mystery to me. This has some of the sadism to be found in the genre but the comedy and mystery dominate.

If you've read this far you're probably into Asian action and I recommend this one.

Found on Tubi which has the best free platform for Asian films. Fertile selections for viewers tired of the typical.