
Bad Guy(2002)
A pimp enforcer takes revenge on a woman who rejected his advances by tricking her into prostitution, but complications arise.


“A beautiful yet dangerous place...”
Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love with Hyun-Shik, who is on the run from the police, and rescues him with a fish hook when he tries to commit suicide.

Kim Yu-seok
Hyun-shik

Suh Jung
Hee-jin

Seo Won
Eun-ah

Son Min-seok
Dal-soo

Cho Jae-hyun
Mang-chee

Jang Hang-seon
Middle-aged Man

Han Ji-Sun
Jeong-ah

Yoon Hee-won
Fisherman #1
No Jin-won
Fisherman #2
Yang Young-Jo
Detective #1
The Isle is a drama, thriller film released in 2000 exploring themes of island, prostitute, jealousy, card game, eroticism, sadomasochism. Directed by Kim Ki-duk, it stars Kim Yu-seok, Suh Jung, Seo Won. Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love with Hyun-Shik, who is on the run from the police, and rescues him with a fish hook when he tries to commit suicide.
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