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Directed by Jung Byung-gil, The Villainess is a hyper-kinetic South Korean action film centered on a deadly female assassin raised as a weapon. Known for its visceral first-person action sequences, the film blends stylized violence with a tragic backstory involving betrayal and manipulation. Kim Ok-vin delivers a physically demanding performance in a story driven by revenge, survival, and fractured identity.
Arrow Films
Exploding onto the screen in a kinetic flurry of hyper-stylised action, The Villainess is a stunning vengeance film that draws its inspiration from western classics including Nikita and Kill Bill...
Sook-hee (Kim Ok-bin, Thirst) is a trained assassin who takes revenge on the men who murdered her father in a breathtaking opening sequence. After losing consciousness she awakes at the National Intelligence Service who recruit her as an agent to undertake confidential missions. Initially refusing, Sook-hee soon realises it is her only method of escape, until she is assigned a new assignment that changes everything...
Deliriously indulging in the excesses of South Korean action, recalling Park Chan-wook s Oldboy, The Villainess is a visionary new take on the neo-noir genre and an incredible thrill ride not to be missed.
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A female assassin leaves a trail of bodies behind her as she seeks revenge.
| Label | Arrow Films |
| Distributor | Arrow Films |
| Inspelningsår | 2017 |
| Regissör | Jung Byung-gil |
| imdb-rating | 6.6 |
| Längd | 2h 4m |
| Cast | Kim Ok-bin, Shin Ha-kyun, Sung Jun |