The Humanist
Originally released in 2001. The Humanist is a thriller/action film. directed by Lee Mu-yeong.
Starring Ahn Jae-mo, Kang Seong-jin, and Park Sang-myeon
Synopsis
Te-o begins life as a lonely son of a high-ranking officer. He buys his friends with money and ice cream. Eventually two of these boys, the orphans Euglena and Amoeba, become real friends. Years later, Te-o abandons his overseas education and returns home. He finds Euglena making a living as an artist the hulking Amoeba had suffered a head injury which has arrested his mental development. After drinking, the three friends are stopped by a police officer. The police officer is accidently killed by a garbage dumpster and, even though the Te-o, Euglena, and Amoeba are innocent, the policeman's partner demands that they pay 20 million dollars in return for their freedom. From there is becomes a comedy of kidnapping, corruption, and chaos.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Humanist about?
Te-o begins life as a lonely son of a high-ranking officer. He buys his friends with money and ice cream. Eventually two of these boys, the orphans Euglena and Amoeba, become real friends. Years la...
Who directed The Humanist?
The Humanist was directed by Lee Mu-yeong.
How long is The Humanist?
The Humanist has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Humanist released?
The Humanist was released on May 12, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Humanist?
The main cast of The Humanist includes Ahn Jae-mo, Kang Seong-jin, Park Sang-myeon, Park Young-gye, Ahn Suk-hwan.