A Man of Reason
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| Hangul | 보호자 |
| Hanja | 保護者 |
| Literal meaning | Guardian |
| Revised Romanization | Bohoja |
| Directed by | Jung Woo-sung |
| Screenplay by |
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| Produced by | Song Dae-chan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Go Rak-sun |
| Edited by | Kim Man-geun |
Production company | Studio Take |
| Distributed by | Ace Maker Movie Works[1] |
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Running time | 103 minutes[2] |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$941,592[3] |
A Man of Reason (Korean: 보호자; Hanja: 保護者; RR: Bohoja; lit. Guardian) is a 2022 South Korean action thriller film directed by Jung Woo-sung, in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Jung, Kim Nam-gil, Park Sung-woong, Kim Jun-han and Park Yoo-na. It had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2022.[4] The film was released theatrically in South Korea on August 15, 2023.[5][6]
Synopsis
[edit]Soo Hyuk who spent 10 years in jail covering for his boss, is finally released. After learning that, during his time on the inside, he has become the father of a baby girl, Soo Hyuk wants to live a normal life with his former girlfriend, Min-seo, and their daughter, In-bi and cut his ties with the criminal world, but the boss doesn't want to release Su-hyuk. The boss hires an assassin to silence him and the hitman holds Soo Hyuk's daughter hostage.
Cast
[edit]- Jung Woo-sung as Soo-hyuk[7]
- Kim Nam-gil as Woo-jin[8]
- Park Sung-woong as Eung-guk[8]
- Kim Jun-han as Seong-joon[9]
- Park Yoo-na as Jin-ah[6]
- Lee Elijah as Min-seo[10]
- Kim Joo-hun as Jun-ho[11]
Production
[edit]Principal photography began on February 10, 2020.[12]
Release
[edit]The film was invited to the Special Presentations section at 2022 Toronto International Film Festival where it had its world premiere on September 13, 2022.[13][4] It was screened at Orivita section at the 55th Sitges Film Festival in October 2022.[14] It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'Korean Cinema Today - Panorama' section and will be screened on October 5, 2023.[15]
The film was released theatrically in South Korea on August 15, 2023.[5][6]
Reception
[edit]As of October 9, 2023, the film has grossed US$941,592 at the local box office and accumulated 128,485 admissions.[3]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| Hawaiʻi International Film Festival | 2022 | Halekulani Career Achievement Award | Jung Woo-sung | Won | [16] |
References
[edit]- ^ Yeon Hwi-seon (December 16, 2019). "정우성 연출 '보호자', 김남길X박성웅→박유나 "검토 중"...드림팀 꾸릴까 [종합]" [Directed by Jung Woo-sung 'Guardian', Kim Nam-gil X Park Seong-woong → Park Yu-na "under review"... Shall we form a dream team [General]]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "A Man of Reason 보호자". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "A Man of Reason (2023)". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Kim Boram (July 29, 2022). "Two Korean films invited to Toronto film fest". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Lim Soo-yeon (January 12, 2023). "[2023 기대작⑧] 정우성 감독 '보호자', "감독 정우성의 관점이 담긴 평범함의 딜레마"" [[2023 Anticipated Work⑧] Director Jung Woo-sung's 'Guardian', "The Dilemma of Ordinaryness with Director Jung Woo-sung's Perspective"]. Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c "정우성, 첫 장편 연출…'보호자' 8월 15일 개봉 확정". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Jo Ji-young (July 29, 2022). "[공식] "전세계 주목하는 'K-깐부'"…정우성X이정재, 연출 데뷔 '보호자'→'헌트' 들고 토론토영화제 간다" [[Official] "The world's attention 'K-Kanbu'"... Jung Woo-sung X Lee Jung-jae, director debut 'Guardian' → 'Hunt' to Toronto Film Festival] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Jeong Hyung-hwa (December 16, 2020). "[단독]정우성 첫 연출·주연 영화 '보호자' 김남길·박성웅 호흡" [[Exclusive] Kim Nam-gil and Park Seong-woong in the movie 'Guardian' directed by Jung Woo-sung for the first time]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Hwang Hye-jin (February 5, 2020). "김준한 측 "정우성 연출작 '보호자' 출연 확정" 김남길 박성웅과 호흡할까" [Kim Jun-han's side "Confirmed to appear in Jung Woo-sung's 'Guardian'" Will work with Kim Nam-gil and Park Seong-woong?]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoo Soo-kyung (January 30, 2020). "[단독] 이엘리야, 정우성 연출작 '보호자' 출연 확정" [[Exclusive] Elijah Lee confirmed to appear in 'Guardian' directed by Jung Woo-sung]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang Seo-jeong (August 23, 2023). "김주헌, 영화 '보호자' 깜짝 등장..정우성 옛 동료로 특별출연" [Kim Joo-heon, a surprise appearance in the movie 'Guardian'.. Jung Woo-sung made a special appearance as an old colleague] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved August 23, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Heo Min-nyeong (February 6, 2020). "영화 감독 데뷔 정우성 "2월10일 크랭크인 설렌다"" [Jung Woo-sung, who debuted as a film director, "I'm excited to crank-in on February 10"]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Jae-hwan (July 29, 2022). "정우성 감독 작품 '보호자' 토론토국제영화제 공식초청" [Official invitation to Toronto International Film Festival for 'The Guardian' directed by Jung Woo-sung]. KBS Entertainment (in Korean). Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Jung Tae-yoon (August 29, 2022). "'보호자', 시체스 영화제 초청…"정우성, 감독 겸 배우로 참석"" ['Guardian' invited to the Sitges Film Festival... "Jung Woo-sung attends as a director and actor"]. Dispatch (in Korean). Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Kim Jeong-jin (November 16, 2022). "정우성 하와이국제영화제 공로상 수상" [Jung Woo-sung Hawaii International Film Festival Achievement Award]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2022 – via Naver.
External links
[edit]- A Man of Reason at IMDb
- A Man of Reason at HanCinema
- A Man of Reason at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)