The Beast (2019 Film)
The Beast (Korean: 비스트) is a 2019 South Korean crime thriller film directed by Lee Jung-Ho. The film explores the intense professional rivalry and moral compromises faced by two detectives as they navigate a complex murder investigation.
Plot
The narrative centers on Detective Han-Soo, played by Lee Sung-Min, who makes a desperate decision to cover up a murder in order to secure a critical clue that could lead to the arrest of a notorious killer. His actions are observed by his rival, Detective Min-Tae, portrayed by Yoo Jae-Myung, who begins to investigate the cover-up, leading to a high-stakes confrontation between the two law enforcement officers.
Cast
The film features a large ensemble cast, including:
- Lee Sung-Min as Han-Soo
- Yoo Jae-Myung as Min-Tae
- Jeon Hye-Jin as Choon-Bae
- Daniel Choi as Jong-Chan
- Kim Ho-Jung as Madame Oh
- An Si-Ha as Jung-Yeon
- Lee Sang-Hee as Yeo Mi-Young
Production
The film was directed by Lee Jung-Ho, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jung Eui-Mok. Principal photography for the project commenced on November 5, 2018, and concluded on February 12, 2019. The film was distributed by Next Entertainment World and has a runtime of 130 minutes.