Beautiful Sunday South Korean Thriller Film

Beautiful Sunday is a 2007 South Korean thriller film directed and written by Jin Kwang-Kyo. Distributed by Showbox, the motion picture was released on March 29, 2007, with a runtime of 117 minutes.

Production and Release

The film was produced by Suk Myung-Hong, Choi Yoon, and Na Yong-Kuk. Lee Ki-Won served as the cinematographer, while Won Jin directed the action sequences. Following its theatrical run in South Korea, the movie was screened internationally, including at the 12th Fantasia Film Festival on July 3, 2008, for its Canadian premiere.

Plot Summary

The narrative follows Min-Woo, who prepares for a civil service examination while hiding a dark past involving Soo-Yeon, whom he assaults. Years later, unaware of his identity, Soo-Yeon marries Min-Woo. Upon discovering the truth, an accidental confrontation leaves her incapacitated. Concurrently, Detective Kang arrests a drug dealer named Jo based on a tip from a gangster. Years later, the released drug dealer attempts to blackmail the detective, tying the storylines together.

Cast and Characters

The primary cast members include:

• Park Yong-Woo as Detective Kang
• Namkoong Min as Min-Woo
• Wang Ji-Hye as Soo-Yeon
• Lee Ki-Young as Lee Ki-Chul