Break Out
"I want my pride back!"
Originally released in 2002. Break Out is a comedy film. directed by Jang Hang-jun.
Starring Kim Seung-woo, Cha Seung-won, and Park Young-kyu
Synopsis
How far would you go to recover a cigarette lighter? A pulsing mix of hard-hitting action, wry social commentary, and black humor, director Jang Hang Joon's Break Out takes a simple premise and spins it into a spiraling film experience. Penniless and slothful Bong Gu (Kim Seung Woo) loses his cheap lighter in the Seoul train station washroom, and it falls into the hands of gangster leader Chul Gon (Cha Seung Won). Bong Gu, determined to retrieve his lighter, follows Chul Gon to Pusan, but the task turns out to be a lot more difficult than he had imagined.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 17, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Cinema Service
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Break Out about?
How far would you go to recover a cigarette lighter? A pulsing mix of hard-hitting action, wry social commentary, and black humor, director Jang Hang Joon's Break Out takes a simple premise and spi...
Who directed Break Out?
Break Out was directed by Jang Hang-jun.
How long is Break Out?
Break Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Break Out released?
Break Out was released on July 17, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Break Out?
The main cast of Break Out includes Kim Seung-woo, Cha Seung-won, Park Young-kyu, Kang Seong-jin, Lee Moon-sik.