Boo-dang-geo-rae

"Justice is a deal."

Oct 28 2010 Not Rated 1h 59m
Action, Crime, Drama

An honest cop has to compromise with his principles when he is told to find a scapegoat for a high-profile serial killer case in exchange for a big promotion.

Plot

A serial killer targeting elementary school students is on the loose. When the most probable suspect dies and the case looks like it's reached a dead end, police brass decide to create a killer - and anyone will do. Though Detective CHOI boasts an incredible number of arrests over his career his rank never showed it. Deciding this is his last chance for professional redemption, he makes a deal with JANG, who he has been investigating, and together they decide to set up an existing suspect as the murderer. The only hurdle in their plan is public prosecutor JOO, who takes on the case and who had been involved in a deal with rival construction contractor KIM. When secret deals and back alley agreements start to come to light, it only serves to drag all of them deeper and deeper into a dark hole of questionable ethics and abuse of the law.

Written by

Park Hoon-jung

Directed by

Ryoo Seung-wan

Production Countries

South Korea

Production Companies

CJ Entertainment, Film Train, Filmmaker R&K

Languages

Awards

3 wins & 15 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,823
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA