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Crying Fist

Crying Fist

Two men fight for their lives.

20057.22h 1m

Overview

Jobless, besieged by creditors, and abandoned by his wife, the once silver medalist Tae-shik has sunk to street hustling, becoming a human punching bag. Meanwhile, young Sang-hwan's delinquent ways land him behind bars. Both men look to boxing to turn around lives gone astray, aiming for the amateur title, ultimately pitting them against each other, but more importantly, against themselves.

Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan
Written by Ryoo Seung-wan, Jeon Cheol-hong
Produced by Han Jae-duk, Syd Lim
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Top Cast

Choi Min-sik

Choi Min-sik

Gang Tae-shik

Ryoo Seung-bum

Ryoo Seung-bum

Yoo Sang-hwan

Im Won-hee

Im Won-hee

Won-tae

Cheon Ho-jin

Cheon Ho-jin

Sang-chul

Kim Su-hyun

Kim Su-hyun

Kwon Rok

Na Moon-hee

Na Moon-hee

Sang-hwan's Grandmother

Ki Joo-bong

Ki Joo-bong

Yu Sang-hwan's Father

Byun Hee-bong

Byun Hee-bong

Coach Park

An Kil-kang

An Kil-kang

Correctional Supervisor

Kim Yeong-in

Kim Yeong-in

Old Man Kim (uncredited)

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About Crying Fist

Crying Fist is a drama, action film released in 2005. Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, it stars Choi Min-sik, Ryoo Seung-bum, Im Won-hee. Jobless, besieged by creditors, and abandoned by his wife, the once silver medalist Tae-shik has sunk to street hustling, becoming a human punching bag. Meanwhile, young Sang-hwan's delinquent ways land him behind bars. Both men look to boxing to turn around lives gone astray, aiming for the amateur title, ultimately pitting them against each other, but more importantly, against themselves.

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