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Release Year2013
Runtime2h 05m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
Votes258
DirectorJang Joon-hwan
WritersPark Joo-suk
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHwayi: A Monster Boy
About Hwayi: A Monster Boy
After being kidnapped as a small child and raised by the five men who abducted him, a teenage boy is now forced to join their life in crime.
Directed by Jang Joon-hwan, Hwayi: A Monster Boy leans on a strong ensemble — Kim Yun-seok, Yeo Jin-goo, Cho Jin-woong — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2013.
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