Big Bang (2007 South Korean Film)

Big Bang (Korean: 쏜다; RR: Ssonda; lit. I'll Shoot) is a 2007 South Korean comedy-drama film directed and written by Park Jung-Woo. The film explores the story of a mild-mannered salaryman who, after facing personal and professional collapse, embarks on a chaotic journey through Seoul alongside a street thug.

Promotional poster for the film Big Bang.

Plot

The narrative follows Park Man-Soo, a reserved salaryman whose life unravels when he is fired from his job and abandoned by his wife. Driven to a breaking point, he crosses paths with a street thug named Yang Chul-Gon. Together, the two men engage in a reckless rampage across the city, challenging the social pressures and frustrations they have encountered.

Cast

The film features a large ensemble cast, led by Kam Woo-Sung and Kim Soo-Ro.

Actor Kam Woo-Sung — Kam Woo-Sung, who portrays Park Man-Soo.

Actor Kim Soo-Ro — Kim Soo-Ro, who portrays Yang Chul-Gon.

Kam Woo-Sung as Park Man-Soo
Kim Soo-Ro as Yang Chul-Gon
Kang Sung-Jin as Ma Dong-Chul
Moon Jeong-Hee as Han Gyung-Soon
Jang Hang-Seon as Shim Pyoung-Sub
Kim Young-Ok as Chul-Gon's mother
Jo Deok-Hyeon as Section Chief Kim

Actress Moon Jeong-Hee — Moon Jeong-Hee.

Production

Big Bang was produced with a budget of approximately US$4.9 million. The film was distributed by Showbox and received a theatrical release in South Korea on March 14, 2007. The total runtime of the feature is 118 minutes.

Still from the film Big Bang — A scene from the film.