Writer: Hong Won-Chan

Despite using well worn action tropes as a framework to pit two men against one another, the film spins a refreshing take on these tropes to constantly surprise the viewer and ultimately deliver an emotional wallop.

A gripping often emotional rollercoaster of a thriller, ‘The Chaser’ isn’t just one of the best Korean films of the year but one of the best films of the year.

A relentless journey through the low rung end of society the film is an endurance for both us the viewer and the protagonist Gu-nam.