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In search of a lifeline for his struggling off road racing team, a man takes on a young car thief looking for a second chance, but as their worlds collide, they must struggle to forge a successful alliance.


“Two men fight for their lives.”
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.

Choi Min-sik
Gang Tae-shik

Ryoo Seung-bum
Yoo Sang-hwan

Im Won-hee
Won-tae

Cheon Ho-jin
Sang-chul

Kim Su-hyun
Kwon Rok

Na Moon-hee
Sang-hwan's Grandmother

Ki Joo-bong
Yu Sang-hwan's Father

Byun Hee-bong
Coach Park

An Kil-kang
Correctional Supervisor

Kim Yeong-in
Old Man Kim (uncredited)
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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