Open City

Jan 10, 2008

1h 52m

★ 6.9

Nothing is what it seems.

Overview

Jo Dae-yeong is a police officer investigating a pickpocket ring with ties to the Yakuza. One day he rescues Baek Jang-mi from danger, only to discover that she is the boss of the gang he has been tracking.

Genres

Action

Crime

Production Companies

DCG Plus

CJ Entertainment

iVision Entertainment

Open City Trailers

Cast

Baek Jang-mi

Son Ye-jin

Jo Dae-yeong

Kim Myung-min

Kang Man-ok

Kim Hae-sook

Franken

Kim Joon-bae

Detective Hong

Park Sung-woong

Bravo Cone Detective

Yun Yeong-keol

Massage Girl

Lee Eun-mi

Son Yong-soo

Park Gil-su

Garbage Bag Woman

Yeom Hye-ran

Kick-Off Gangster

Kim Won-jin

Luxury woman

Oh Yeon-ah

Lieutenant Oh Yeon Su

Son Byung-ho

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