# Veteran (2015)

> A relentless Korean detective turns a case involving a brutal rich heir into a riotous crusade against privilege and impunity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/223033

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Comedy, Thriller
- Director: Ryoo Seung-wan
- Cast: Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Ah-in, Yoo Hai-jin, Oh Dal-su, Jang Yoon-ju, Oh Dae-hwan, Kim Si-hoo, Jung Woong-in
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4768764/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: witty, irreverent, propulsive, action movie night, korean cinema night

## Synopsis

An honest cop takes on a corrupt system while a wealthy adversary seeks revenge, leading to a thrilling showdown.

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