Join us for a screening of the loosely connected film trilogy that brought Director Park Chan-wook to a global audience, a mainstay in the early to mid-2000s Boom of Asian Cinema in North America, alongside films like Takashi Miike’s “Audition” and Kinji Fukasaku’s “Battle Royale.”
Each film in the trilogy features a unique storyline, but they all share a common theme: the quest for revenge and the consequences of our actions.
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Starring familiar faces such as Bae Doona (“Sense8”) and frequent Bong Joon-ho collaborator Song Kang-ho (“Parasite”), “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance” presents a bleak and violent tale of revenge gone wrong. The film tells the story of a deaf-mute man who kidnaps a young girl to finance a much-needed kidney transplant for his sister. When the young girl accidentally dies, her grieving father embarks on a search for answers and, inevitably, revenge.
Imprisoned by a mysterious, sadistic captor for 15 years, Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) survives only because of his will to get even with the villain who has made his life a living hell. But when he’s suddenly released without explanation, he finds himself plunged further into a Kafkaesque conspiracy that goes far deeper than he can even begin to understand.
By turns operatically violent and morbidly funny, the second installment in Park’s Vengeance Trilogy has assumed the stature of a modern-day Greek tragedy.
“Lady Vengeance” follows Lee Geum-ja (Lee Young-ae) has spent the last 13 years in prison for a murder she didn’t commit. She’s fantasized about getting revenge on the various people who wronged her, including the police officer (Nam Il-woo) who forced her to confess and a shady teacher (Choi Min-sik, “Olboy”) with whom she has a checkered past. After her release, she teams up with a group of eccentric friends she made while behind bars and sets out to clear her name and find the daughter she was forced to leave behind.
Initially a film critic, Park Chan-wook found success early on with his thrid featre, "Joint Security Area" (2000), a thriller that established him in Korean cinema.
His global breakthrough came with "Oldboy" (2003), which is part of his acclaimed "Vengeance Trilogy." This trilogy also includes "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance" (2002) and "Lady Vengeance" (2005). "Oldboy" won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival and captivated audiences with its bold storytelling.
Park is renowned for his ability to blend provocative cinema with emotional and philosophical depth. His visually striking films often delve into themes of revenge, guilt, fate, and moral ambiguity, evoking empathy for characters in uncomfortable situations. His later works, including "Thirst" (2009), "Stoker" (2013), and "The Handmaiden" (2016), showcase his versatility across various genres while maintaining his unique voice. Alongside Bong Joon-ho, Park has significantly contributed to the global prominence of Korean cinema, enhancing the international appreciation of Korean storytelling. His most recent film, "No Other Choice" (2025), received nominations for several awards, including the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, and won the International People's Choice Award at TIFF.
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Wednesday, January 10, 7:00 p.m.
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