''Bad Man'' (

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n film directed by Kim Harry and starring

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. The film is Kim’s third feature-length project. Park plays the part of an ordinary man who resorts to villainous deeds after his wife’s death. The actor caught the attention of director Kim Harry with his previous performance in the 2014 film ''

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Plot

While the news media is covering a corruption and embezzlement scandal involving the president of Hanseung Venture Capital, Baek Dong-il (Kim Hong-pa), high-ranking employee Na Yoo-mi (

Han Soo-yeon Han Soo-yeon (; born April 24, 1983) is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Korean dramas, ''Pure Love (2013 TV series), Pure Love'' (2013) and ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016). Early life and education Han was born in Cheongju, ...

) is found dead at the bottom of a cliff. Her massive injuries are attributed to a fall. Because no evidence of foul play can be found, the death is passed off by police as an accident or suicide. Her husband, Han Byung-do (

), convinced that her death is related to the scandal, becomes determined to punish Baek. The film follows Han's progression from an ordinary person to a cunning and hate-filled man out for vengeance. Meanwhile, Baek Dong-il is preparing a smuggling operation with the help of Song Chan-hyuk (Kim Pub-Lae). Detective Kim Joo-won (

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) doggedly investigates the corruption case and eventually discovers both the smuggling plans and Han Byung-do’s plan for revenge. The men eventually come to a head, leading to an unexpected revelation.

Cast

as Han Byung-do * Kim Hong-pa as Baek Dong-il *

as Na Yoo-mi * Shin Rin-ah as Han Yeon-woo *

as Detective Kim Joo-won * Son Sung-chan as Executive Director Lee

Release & Reception

Critics generally praised the film's performances and had mixed reactions to the story line. The film performed poorly at the Korean box office, selling only 1,821 tickets during its theatrical run.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 5068854
''Bad Man''
at the

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