The Net (2016 film)
2016 South Korean film
- October 6, 2016 (2016-10-06) (South Korea)
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The Net (Korean: 그물; RR: Geumul) is a South Korean film directed by Kim Ki-duk. The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival[2]
Plot
Ryoo Seung-bum stars as Nam Chul-woo, a poor fisherman living a simple life in North Korea with his wife and daughter.[2] One day his net gets caught in his engine, and he is suspected of being either a defector or a spy when his boat accidentally drifts into South Korean waters.[3] He endures interrogation, beatings, and more in his attempt to return to his family, even as he comes to the realization that his life will never be the same.
Cast
- Ryoo Seung-bum as Nam Chul-woo
- Kim Young-min as Inspector
- Lee Won-keun as Oh Jin-woo
- Choi Gwi-hwa
- Kim Su-an as North Korean flower girl
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actor | Lee Won-keun | Nominated |
References
External links
- The Net at the Internet Movie Database
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Kim Ki-duk
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