Film

The King

Name: The King
Director: Han Jae-rim
Released: 2017
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Zo In-sung, Jung Woo-sung, Bae Sung-woo, Kim Ah-joong, Ryu Jun-yeol

2017 · 134 min · ★ 7.5 · Dir. Han Jae-rim

Only One Will Become.

Born in a poor family, Tae-su learns that the power is the most important thing in life and decides to become a prosecutor, the biggest symbol of power in the 90’s. After entering the most prestigious law school, experiencing democratic resistance in Korea, Tae-su finally reaches his goal of becoming a prosecutor but his life is no better than a salary man. By chance, he joins a clique of the powerful prosecutors with wealth and authority. He finally gets a taste of a life of the top hierarchy, but as he enjoys the sweetness of supremacy, he also sees the cruel side of it.