Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is a 2002 Action Drama film released on 29th March; Park Chan-wook directed the film which stars Shin Ha-kyun, Song Kang-ho, and Bae Doona. A sequel, Oldboy, was released in 2003. The film was a box office failure, making a loss of $2,045,063 on its budget.
Ryu, a deaf-mute man has a sister in desperate need of a kidney transplant. In order to afford the transplant, Ryu and his girlfriend develop a plan to kidnap his former boss's daughter. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence, death and revenge.
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Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
4% 0-12
25% 20-29
38% 30-39
13% 40-49
21% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
25% Female
75% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
4% Bad
96% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
13% Detective
13% Labourer
8% Doctor
4% Factory Worker
4% Engineer
4% CEO
4% Radio DJ
50% Unknown
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance FAQ
When was Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance released?
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance was released on Friday March 29th, 2002.
Who plays the lead role(s) in Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance?
The lead roles are played by Shin Ha-kyun and Song Kang-ho.
How much did Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance cost to make?
The budget was $4,000,000.
How much money did Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance make?
The worldwide revenue was $1,954,937.
Is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance on Netflix?
No, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance on Amazon Prime?
No, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance on Disney Plus?
No, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States