Firebird 1997 Korean Movie

Released in early 1997, Firebird represents an era of transition for South Korea. The film arrived right on the cusp of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis and just before the structural renaissance that would define modern Korean cinema ( Shiri released shortly after in 1999).

: Slinky nightgowns, dimly lit underground casinos, and stark beachside locales emphasize the characters' profound moral isolation. firebird 1997 korean movie

: The story begins with Yeong-hoo (Lee Jung-jae) wandering the neon-lit streets of Macao. In a dark turn, he helps his friend Min-sup (Son Chang-min) dispose of a body after Min-sup’s lover dies of a drug overdose. Released in early 1997, Firebird represents an era

: The three bond through gambling. During an evening of cocaine use and sex, Yoon dies from an overdose. In a panic, Min-seob turns to Young-hoo for help. Young-hoo coolly takes charge, stuffing Yoon’s body into a duffel bag and disposing of it in the sea. : The story begins with Yeong-hoo (Lee Jung-jae)

* Director. Young-bin Kim. * Writer. In-ho Choi. * Lee Jung-jae. Son Chang-min. Kim Ji-yeon.