The Five (2013 South Korean Thriller Film)

The Five (Korean: 더 파이브; RR: Deo Paibeu) is a 2013 South Korean thriller film written and directed by Jung Yeon-Sik. The movie is based on the webcomic titled The 5ive Hearts, which was also created by Jung Yeon-Sik and serialized on Daum from April 6 to October 31, 2011. Produced by Cinema Service and distributed by CJ Entertainment, the film had a theatrical runtime of 123 minutes and was released in South Korea on November 14, 2013.

Promotional poster for the South Korean thriller film The Five

Plot Synopsis

The story follows Eun-A, portrayed by Kim Sun-A, who suffers severe mental and physical trauma after losing her family to a serial killer. Seeking vengeance, she organizes a plan involving four marginalized individuals—including a North Korean defector, a former gang member, and a person burdened by heavy debt—all of whom require organ transplants.

Actress Kim Sun-A who stars as Eun-A in The Five

Production and Filming

Principal photography for The Five began on February 14, 2013. Filming concluded on May 8, 2013, at a set located in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea, with the final scene featuring lead actress Kim Sun-A.

Cast

The principal cast includes Kim Sun-A as Eun-A, alongside Ma Dong-Seok, Shin Jung-Keun, Lee Chung-Ah, Jung In-Gi, On Joo-Wan, and Park Hyo-Joo. Additional cast members feature Lee Joon-Hyuk, Jo Han-Chul, Lee Seung-Hoon, and Yeo Min-Joo.

Film Festival Screenings

The film was screened at several international film festivals in 2014:

13th Asian Film Festival of Dallas (July 10–17, 2014)
18th Fantasia Film Festival (July 17–August 7, 2014), featuring its Canadian premiere
47th Sitges Film Festival (October 3–12, 2014) in the Focus Àsia section