Film Information
Year: 2023
Duration: 132
Language: VOSC
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis
Based on real events, Ransomed (Bigongsik Jakjeon, 2023) recreates the kidnapping of a South Korean ambassador in the streets of Beirut during the Lebanese civil conflict of the 1980s. In the film, young diplomat Lee Min-joon (Ha Jung-woo) is given the mission to deliver ransom money to save Ambassador Oh Jae-seok (Im Hyeong-gook), kidnapped twenty months earlier in Lebanon. However, the mission is complicated by political reasons, as with elections and the Olympics on the horizon, the South Korean government is desperate to avoid any failure or humiliation. This tension between internal and external affairs creates a constant state of alarm for viewers. With unexpected plot twists, a constant stream of new players and masterful action scenes, Ransomed captures the essence of the thriller in the purest old-school Hollywood style.
Director
Kim Seong-hun (Gangneung, 1971) graduated from Dongguk University, where he studied at the Department of Theatre and Cinema. Kim Seong-hun began his career in the film industry working as a director assistant in several productions. After making his directorial debut with How the Lack of Love Affects Two Men in 2006, a black comedy that put him on the industry radar, he has made several adaptations of American cinema, adaptations of literary works and productions for platforms such as Netflix. Among his works are: The Mirror (2007), Black House (2007), How to Steal a Dog (2014) and Kingdom (2019-2020). Throughout his career, Kim has demonstrated a remarkable ability to direct various genres and create complex universes. His last film to date, Ransomed (2023), is a clear example of the style that characterizes him.
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