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Yong-eui-ja X

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 59m
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6.9/10
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Ryu Seung-beom, Lee Yo-won, and Cho Jin-woong in Yong-eui-ja X (2012)
Suk-go showed a lot of promise as a brilliant mathematician when he was in school, resolutely focused on his studies rather than on friends throughout his childhood. Now in his 30s heÂ’s an ordinary high school math teacher, a far cry from the promising future of his youth. His morning exchanges with Hwa-sun, the shopkeeper he buys lunch from, is the brightest part of his day. During a violent altercation with her ex-husband where he mercilessly beats both her and her niece, Hwa-sun kills him. Suk-go overhears the fight from his house next door and decides to cover up the killing and protect her from the police. He plans the perfect alibi for her and thanks to his efforts Hwa-sun is never much of a suspect in the case. However, the detective in charge, Min-bum, believes that Hwa-sun is indeed the killer and follows his instincts.
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Brilliant math teacher formulates the perfect cover-up, after his neighbor murders her abusive ex-husband.Brilliant math teacher formulates the perfect cover-up, after his neighbor murders her abusive ex-husband.Brilliant math teacher formulates the perfect cover-up, after his neighbor murders her abusive ex-husband.

  • Director
    • Pang Eun-jin
  • Writers
    • Gong-ju Lee
    • Lee Jung-hwa
    • Kim Tae-yoon
  • Stars
    • Ryu Seung-beom
    • Lee Yo-won
    • Cho Jin-woong
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    2.6K
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    • Director
      • Pang Eun-jin
    • Writers
      • Gong-ju Lee
      • Lee Jung-hwa
      • Kim Tae-yoon
    • Stars
      • Ryu Seung-beom
      • Lee Yo-won
      • Cho Jin-woong
    • 15User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Ryu Seung-beom
    Ryu Seung-beom
    • Seok-go
    Lee Yo-won
    Lee Yo-won
    • Hwa-Sun
    Cho Jin-woong
    Cho Jin-woong
    • Detective Min-beom
    Kim Yoon-seong
    Kim Yoon-seong
    • Sang-joon
    Kwak Min-ho
    Kwak Min-ho
    • Cheol-min
    Kim Bo-ra
    Kim Bo-ra
    • Yoon-ah
    Kwon Hae-hyo
    Kwon Hae-hyo
    • Team Leader
    Park Jung-pyo
    Park Jung-pyo
    • Doctor
    Seok-jun Lee
    • Nam Tae-woo
    Julia Lim
    • Jung-sook
    Nam Moon-cheol
    • Section Chief
    Nam Yeon-woo
    • Investigation team #2
    Choi Young-woo
    Choi Young-woo
    • Forensic team member #1
    • Director
      • Pang Eun-jin
    • Writers
      • Gong-ju Lee
      • Lee Jung-hwa
      • Kim Tae-yoon
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    fluffset

    perfect movie for me!

    I never watch the Japanese one, some of the viewer who watch the Japanese one will think something else after watch this. Just like when you watch fincher's dragon tattoo after the Swedish one, which one is better? So, I'm hardly rate ten star because no such perfect movie in this world, this movie either. But, something all moviegoers need is the movie that have some kind of spirit, which it can hold you to stay on your seat till the end of credit. Make your mind think like this is not right? What's going on? What will happen next? Should sequeling this! A love movie that doesn't need ''I love you'' quote.

    What I don't like about this movie is,they should make it more longer,because we love to see what will happen to the character's life. I'm so sad, a good romance-detective-mystery movie. Highly recommended!!
    8Foutainoflife

    Love Is Bitter

    I liked this a lot. I've seen where this was a remake of an earlier film but this is my first time watching either. There were times when it seemed to be a bit slow, in my opinion, but over all there was a level of subtle suspense that held out through the whole film. It was sorta sad and I didn't really liked the way it ended even if it was the way it was "supposed" to end. It was worth a watch. Clever.
    8kamalbeeee

    Awesome investigation thriller...!!?

    This movie was remade by vijay antony 'KOLAIKARAN'. But this surprised than tamil movie.. A brilliant maths teacher try to help of his crush to escape from a murder.. Climax was soo stunning and explained well.. Must watchable movie..
    9zboston3

    Love & Math

    I've yet to see the original Japanese version of this story, but the Korean version is one more reason why I feel Korea makes some of the best movies around.

    A story of logic and math, this story emphasizes the relationships over the usual mystery. It's about why did it more than how did it, and the ending like a character says is happy and bitter.

    The acting in excellent and the music is also a great part in why it's so effective.

    I'm not going to give a lot of detail about the plot or the characters. See the move on Youtube with English subtitles and enjoy.
    7deloudelouvain

    Good South Korean crime thriller.

    South Korean cinema, definitely one of my favorites. They manage to surprise me every time. From all Asian countries, they're by far the best. No overacting like in the other Asian countries, instead you get more than decent acting. Yong-Eui-Ja X (or Perfect Number for the English title) is a slow paced crime thriller. Good cinematography, engaging story, and excellent acting. Maybe not the best South Korean movie but certainly worth watching.

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      Based on Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino's 2005 novel "Yogisha X no Kenshin" ("The Devotion of Suspect X").
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      Version of Yôgisha X no kenshin (2008)

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 2012 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Official site (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Perfect Number
    • Production companies
      • K&Entertainment
      • CJ Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,187,540
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 59m(119 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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