Film · 2017
The Villainess
Original titleAknyeo
Directed by Byung-gil Jung · starring Ok-bin Kim, Ha-kyun Shin and Seo-hyeong Kim
- 2 h 4 min
- 18
- Action · Crime · Drama
South Korea- Released in the UK 14 September 2017
- 6.5 Critics4 reviews
Synopsis
Sook-Hee, is a woman who since being a child has been trained to become an unscrupulous murderer. Sook-Hee, will see an exit to his life when Madame Kwon, the head of the information service of South Korea, offers him to take part as a recruiter within his team. Kwon will offer Sook-Hee the promise to release her in exchange for serving her for years, leading her to adopt a new style as Chae Yeon-Soo, a young 27-year-old actress. But things will not be simple for Sook-Hee after having passed his life as a murderer, and the appearance of two men in his life, will make the secrets about his past begin to be unveiled.
Where to watch The Villainess
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 124 min2 hours and 4 minutes
- Rating
- 18Suitable only for adults
- How long is The Villainess?
- 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes).
- When was The Villainess released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 14 September 2017.
- Who directed The Villainess?
- Byung-gil Jung.
- Who is in The Villainess?
- It stars Ok-bin Kim, Ha-kyun Shin, Seo-hyeong Kim and Eun-ji Jo.
- Where can I watch The Villainess?
- In the UK it is available with a channel on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
Cast
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- Director
- Byung-gil Jung
- Writers
- Byung-gil Jung
Videos and trailers
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Photos and posters
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Reviews
All 4 reviewsWhat the critics say average 6.5 from 4 outlets
- 8.0 VarietyMaggie Lee
The Villainess nonetheless succeeds in being one-of-a-kind for its delirious action choreography and overall narrative dementia.
Read - 7.0 The Hollywood ReporterDeborah Young
it?s another step up the ladder for Korean director, writer and producer Jung Byung-gil.
Read - 5.8 IndiewireDavid Ehrlich
?The Villainess? Is The Craziest Action Movie of the Year, and Also the Most Convoluted
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