역전의 명수 (2005): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2005, 역전의 명수 is a komödie and krimi film directed by Park Heung-sik, running about 122 minutes.

What it’s about. Myung-us was born 2 minutes and 17 seconds earlier than his identical twin brother, Hyun-su. Being a middle school drop-out, a bum who rules the depot area, Myung-su is forced by his mother to do things for his smart, successful twin brother, Hyun-su. After fulfilling the military duty for his brother, Myung-su even goes to jail on his behalf. Fed up with living Hyun-su's life on only bad accounts, Myung-su goes through an identity crisis. As Myung-su steps out of the prison gate, he's approached by a beautiful girl named Soon-hui, who lures him into agreeing to rob a bank wit her, only two hours after he was released from prison. However, it turns out to be more than a bank robbery. He realizes that he's been pinned up against the powerful public figures that are involved in Golf Gate. Threatened and scared at first before power and money, Myung-su is ready to fight and punish these public enemies.

Who’s in it. 역전의 명수 stars Jung Joon-ho as Myeong-su / Hyeon-su, Yoon Soy as Oh Soon-hee, Kim Hye-na as Lee Soon-hee and Park Jeong-Su as Mom, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, 역전의 명수 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 역전의 명수 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 역전의 명수 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.