A Company Man
Director: Sang-yoon Lim, Im Sang Yoon
Actors: So Ji-seob, Mi-yeon Lee, Kwak Do-won
PlotA seemingly mundane office worker leads a double life as a hitman for a shadowy corporation. By day, he endures the drab and repetitive tasks of a typical white-collar job, neatly blending into the crowd of office drones. His true nature is revealed behind the closed doors of this corporate façade, where he executes assignments with cold precision. This life of duality is all he knows, providing him with a sense of belonging and purpose within the company's hierarchical structure. Yet, his emotionless exterior begins to crack as he starts to question the morality of his actions and the true cost of his allegiance to the corporation.
An unexpected relationship with a woman and her young son introduces him to a world vastly different from the one he knows, inspiring a longing for a normal life away from violence. This new-found connection serves as the catalyst for his inner turmoil, amplifying his doubts about the company and his role within it. As he edges closer to breaking free from the chains of his employment, he must navigate the dangerous consequences of disloyalty to an organization that demands unwavering obedience and considers betrayal a punishable offense by death. His struggle to forge a new path for himself sets off a chain of events that challenges his understanding of freedom, family, and self-identity.
Writers: Sang-Yoon Lim, Sang-yoon Lim, Lim Sang-Yoon
Release Date: 11 Oct 2012
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean, English
Home Video Reviews
'A Company Man' impresses with action and performances, yet plays it too safe.
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