Pieta
"The truth of the heart is born only from sacrifice."
Originally released in 2012. Pieta is a drama film. directed by Kim Ki-duk.
Starring Cho Min-soo, Lee Jung-jin, and Woo Ki-hong
Synopsis
A loan shark is forced to reconsider his violent lifestyle after the arrival of a mysterious woman claiming to be his long-lost mother.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (398 votes)
Budget
$103K
Production budget
Box Office
$6.6M
64.2x return
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cho Min-soo
as Mi-sun
Lee Jung-jin
as Gang-do
Woo Ki-hong
as Hun-cheol
Kang Eun-jin
as Myeong-ja
Heo Joon-seok
as Suicidal Man (uncredited)
Kwon Yul
as Man with Guitar (uncredited)
Jin Yong-uk
as Shop Owner in Wheelchair (uncredited)
Yoo Ha-bok
as Container Man (uncredited)
Kim Jae-rok
as Monk (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $103,000
- Revenue
- $6,616,296
Production Companies
- Next Entertainment World
- Kim Ki Duk Film
- Finecut
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pieta about?
A loan shark is forced to reconsider his violent lifestyle after the arrival of a mysterious woman claiming to be his long-lost mother.
Who directed Pieta?
Pieta was directed by Kim Ki-duk.
How long is Pieta?
Pieta has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Pieta released?
Pieta was released on September 6, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pieta?
The main cast of Pieta includes Cho Min-soo, Lee Jung-jin, Woo Ki-hong, Kang Eun-jin, Heo Joon-seok.
Is Pieta worth watching?
Pieta has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 398 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.