# A Bittersweet Life (2005)

> A disciplined gangster’s moment of compassion ignites a stylish, violent descent into betrayal and revenge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6327

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, Crime
- Director: Kim Jee-woon
- Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yeong-cheol, Shin Min-a, Kim Roi-ha, Lee Ki-young, Hwang Jung-min, Eric Mun, Oh Dal-su
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0456912/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: stylish, brooding, melancholic, late night viewing, crime movie marathon

## Synopsis

A high-ranking mobster's life spirals into chaos when he defies his boss's orders, leading to a gripping tale of betrayal and revenge.

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