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The Villainess is a 2017 South Korean action thriller directed by Jung Byung-gil and starring Kim Ok-bin in the lead role. The film follows Sook-hee, a trained killer who is recruited by a government intelligence agency while seeking revenge for personal tragedies. It premiered in the Midnight Screenings section of the 2017 Cannes Film Festival and is noted for its extended first-person camera sequences and continuous-take action choreography, drawing comparisons to films such as John Wick and The Raid.
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What is The Villainess about?
The 2017 South Korean action thriller follows Sook-hee, a trained killer seeking revenge for personal tragedies. She is recruited by a government intelligence agency, which pulls her into a new life of violence and control.
Who plays Sook-hee in The Villainess?
Kim Ok-bin plays Sook-hee, the film's central character. The movie was directed by Jung Byung-gil.
Is The Villainess a South Korean film?
Yes. It is a 2017 South Korean action thriller directed by Jung Byung-gil.
Does The Villainess focus more on revenge or espionage?
It combines both story lines. Sook-hee's personal revenge motivates her, while her recruitment by a government intelligence agency adds the espionage element.
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