Underplayed Gems

The Show Must Go On (2007)

The Show Must Go On poster
Original title
우아한 세계
Directed by
Han Jae-rim
Genre
drama film, action film
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 49m
Rated
15
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 49 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A gangster tries to balance his violent work with his hope of being a better father and husband. The film follows his struggle as his criminal life threatens his family dreams.

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What happens

The Show Must Go On (Korean: 우아한 세계; RR: Uahan segye; lit. 'Elegant World') is a 2007 South Korean crime comedy film written and directed by Han Jae-rim. The film stars Song Kang-ho as a gangster who aspires to be a full-time husband and dad. It was released theatrically in South Korea on 5 April 2007. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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