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The Merciless is a 2017 South Korean crime-action film directed by Byun Sung-hyun, screened in the Midnight Screenings section at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. It stars Sul Kyung-gu as a veteran prison inmate who befriends a young cellmate played by Kim Jaejoong, with the narrative unfolding across multiple timelines to explore themes of loyalty, deception, and betrayal within the criminal underworld. The film received generally positive reviews for its stylish direction, non-linear storytelling, and lead performances.
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Who are the two men at the center of The Merciless?
Sul Kyung-gu plays Han Jae-ho, a veteran inmate who controls the prison's criminal hierarchy, while Yim Si-wan plays Jo Hyun-su, the younger prisoner he befriends. Their relationship becomes the basis for the film's loyalty and betrayal plot. [The Merciless](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merciless)
Is The Merciless about an undercover cop?
Yes. Hyun-su is an undercover police officer who gets close to Jae-ho in prison, and the investigation continues after their release into organized crime. [The Merciless](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merciless)
When and where was The Merciless shown at Cannes?
It was presented in the Midnight Screenings section of the 2017 Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2017. The film is a South Korean crime-action movie directed by Byun Sung-hyun. [Cannes Film Festival](https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/2017/the-merciless-byun-sung-hyun-turns-to-action-films/)
What is the Korean title of The Merciless?
The film's Korean title is Bulhandang, commonly translated as The Merciless. It was released in South Korea on May 17, 2017, before its Cannes screening. [The Merciless](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merciless)
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