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2013 South Korean film
Man on the Edge
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJo Jin-kyu
Screenplay byPark Gyu-tae
Produced byKim Woo-jae
StarringPark Shin-yang
CinematographyJung Ki-won
Edited byShin Min-kyung
Music byJang Young-gyu
Dalpalan
Distributed byShowbox
Release date
  • 9 January 2013 (2013-01-09)
Running time128 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$21.9 million

Man on the Edge (Korean: 박수건달; RR: Baksoogundal) is a 2013 South Korean film directed by Jo Jin-kyu. The story follows Gwang-ho (Park Shin-yang), the right-hand man of a powerful crime boss, as he struggles with the realization that he is destined to become a shaman. Man on the Edge is Jo's fifth film; his debut feature, My Wife Is a Gangster, is credited with sparking the popularity of gangster themes in Korean cinema. In a press conference for the film, lead actor Park Shin-yang told the audience that among his other preparations, he went to a shaman to learn more about the traditional practices.

Plot

After a knife wound alters the fate line on his palm, high-class gangster Gwang-ho experiences a series of strange events, including voices beckoning him and objects inexplicably moving around him. One such event occurs when a newspaper, seemingly blown by the wind, persistently follows Gwang-ho as he tries to run away. The newspaper features a large ad for a fortune teller, whom Gwang-ho decides to visit. The fortune teller reveals that the strange events are being caused by a spirit. In order to accept the spirit and begin fulfilling his destiny as a shaman, he must perform a ritual. Unable to escape his fate, Gwang-ho begins a double life, working as a fortune teller by day and a criminal by evening—a life that is increasingly difficult to maintain. Meanwhile, Tae-joo (Kim Jung-tae), a rival member of the gang, is plotting to get rid of Gwang-ho and take his place. Tae-joo's henchmen spy on Gwang-ho, and as they begin to discover his secret, they use their discoveries to try to destroy him.

Cast

Release and reception

The film was released on January 9, 2013. It remained at #1 at the South Korean box office throughout the month, selling 3,897,969 tickets during its theatrical run.

It received mixed reviews, with audiences generally rating it higher than film critics. Many reporters described it as a fun movie with compelling performances; some criticized the story's unrealistic circumstances, while others hailed the story as unique and interesting.

When the film was released in Japan, Japanese production and distribution company SPO held a 'Park Shin-yang Festival 2014' at Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills. The festival ran from February 1–14, screening other films featuring the actor in addition to the main feature.

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2013 49th Baeksang Arts Awards Most Popular - Actor (Film) Park Shin-yang Nominated
Most Popular - Actress (Film) Uhm Ji-won Nominated
22nd Buil Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
50th Grand Bell Awards Nominated
Best New Actress Chun Min-hee Nominated

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