London Korean Film Festival: Man in love
Parolee Han Tae-il has been in and out of trouble all his life and is currently operating as the the right hand man of a loan shark. One day he is sent to make a collection but finds his customer in hospital in a coma. At the man’s side is his daughter, bank employee, Ju Ho-jeong who he forces to take over her father’s contract.Though she is now a customer of his, Tae-il develops an interest in her and finds out that she is suffering from money issues even though he insists that she will repay the debt. Tae-il manages to convince his employer to void her interest payments. Ho-jeong is grateful but begins to regret the apprehend show of kindness when Tae-il looks for repayment by forcing her to spend time with him. He finally wins her heart when Ho-jeong’s father dies and Tae-il arranges the funeral. Sadly he is found to be breaking his conditions of parole and sent back to prison. Can a relationship survive after two years in jail?
The debut from director Hang Dong-wook could have easily have been a very generic movie but thanks to some excellent casting the director has made something special. The film stars favourites; Hwang Jung-min (The Unjust) and Han Hye-jin (No Mercy) who have vibrant on-screen chemistry. A weepy but enjoyment melodrama.
Date: Saturday 8th November 20:00
Venue: Odeon Kingston
The London Korean Film Festival (LKFF) returns to the capital for the 9th annual edition, 6th -21st November. Presented by the Korean Cultural Centre UK, the 2014 programme gives audiences across the capital and select UK venues the very best of contemporary Korean Cinema from this year with over 50 screenings, including UK and European premieres of box office hits, critically acclaimed independent titles, and retrospective programmes spanning epic period action adventures, edge of your seat thrillers, romantic comedies, dramas, documentary and short films. The London Korean Film Festival also offers audiences unique access to the cream of Korean filmmaking talent including directors, producers, actors and programmers. 
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