A Better Tomorrow
Director: Hae-sung Song
Actors: Ju Jin-mo, Song Seung-heon, Kim Kang-woo
PlotIn a world of crime and loyalty, two brothers are driven apart by their diverging paths. The elder brother, a high-ranking member of a counterfeiting ring, believes in honor among thieves and his code of conduct ultimately puts him in direct conflict with his younger brother, an honest police officer. This rift widens when a betrayal within the crime syndicate leads to the elder brother's imprisonment. As years pass, resentment and bitterness fester between them. The loyal friend and fellow gang member struggles to keep the promise of protecting the younger brother, but loyalty has its limits in the violent underworld they inhabit.
Upon the elder brother's release, he attempts to sever ties with his criminal past and reconcile with his younger brother, who is now a determined and relentless investigator. However, the remnants of his past life prove difficult to escape, especially with former partners who see his reformation as a threat. Tensions escalate as allegiances are tested and the lines between good and evil blur. The escalating conflict draws in everyone connected to the brothers, leading to a series of explosive confrontations. With redemption and revenge intertwined, the brothers must confront their past choices and the ultimate cost of loyalty and betrayal.
Writers: John Woo, Hyo-seok Kim, Taek-kyung Lee
Release Date: 16 Sep 2010
Runtime: 124 min
Rating: R
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean, Thai, English, Russian
Home Video Reviews
The Blu-ray of 'A Better Tomorrow' is a visual and auditory delight, though the remake pales dramatically compared to Woo's original iconic film.
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