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Crying Fist

Kang Tae Sik is a 43-year-old former silver medalist boxer. He now spends his days hawking himself as a human punching bag to passersby in a shopping district in Seoul and other times hiding from various loan sharks. His wife wants a divorce and is threatening to take take their own only son with her. Yoo Sang Hwan is a troubled youth, who was only recently released from prison. Sang Hwan robbed and beat up his elderly neighbor in an attempt to pay off his debts. While in prison, a guard recommended Sang Hwan take up boxing as a way to release his aggression. Now, with his father having passed away, his mother's whereabouts unknown and his grandmother just having a stroke, Sang Hwan is desperate. An amateur boxing competition takes place, providing hope for these two men. They will meet in the ring.

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Cast & Crew See All

Choi Min-sik
Gang Tae-shik
Ryu Seung-beom
Yoo Sang-hwan
Jeong-ah Bae
Baby's mom

Awards

  • 2005 - FIPRESCI Prize - Quinzaine des réalisateurs - winner
  • 2005 - Grand Bell Award - Best Supporting Actress - winner
  • 2005 - Grand Bell Award - Best Editing - winner
  • 2005 - Busan Film Critics Association Award - Best Director - winner

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