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A very long mystery that wraps everything it has around you until you reach the ending and its up to you if you feel satisfied afterwards.

"When Ryoo arrives in a remote rural village to settle the estate of his estranged father, he stumbles into a dark web of secrets and betrayals that have lain buried for thirty years. The village is ruled over by its sinister chief, Cheon, a former police detective, and his cabal of reformed criminals - who seem to have both hated and feared Ryoo’s late father. It quickly becomes clear that Ryoo’s presence is not wanted – and that Cheon and the others are hiding something terrible. Soon the unwelcome visitor finds his life threatened as the truth becomes ever more obscured and allegiances shift beneath his feet..."

This film features some experienced Korean actors that are very noticeable in their other works.

Jung Jae-young and Park Hae-il headline this cast!

The villain of the film, Cheon Yong-deok (Jung Jae-young) the village head who rules like a federal lord. He acts almost like a child, he is often seen eating a ton of junk food and wants everything to go his way or not at all. He will use anyone he wants and for whatever purpose he chooses. He is a bastard of a man that has all the right connections. Besides that he is intelligent but suffers from a god like complex which alters his thinking and leaves him open for a surprise attack.

The Hero Ryoo Hae-kook (Park Hae-il) comes into town after the death of his estranged father. He finds himself as an enemy of every one in the village except for one person that appears to be on both sides. At first he is very curious then eventually makes his move against the village, he has a moment of loss but eventually he picks himself up and does what he thinks is right.

I enjoyed seeing Jung Jae-young donning the old man make up. It wasn't as I thought, the make up artist did a good job in order to make it look real. I wish Yoo Sun had a stronger character but my review for her character is neutral even though I freaking adore Yoo Sun.

I suggest this film to those that love a good mystery!

3/5

Cast
Park Hae-il