# The Thieves (2012)

> Two rival thief crews converge on a Macau casino to steal a legendary diamond while old romances and private betrayals threaten the entire operation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/80842

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Action, Crime
- Director: Choi Dong-hoon
- Cast: Kim Yoon-seok, Kim Hye-soo, Lee Jung-jae, Gianna Jun, Simon Yam, Kim Hae-sook, Oh Dal-su, Kim Soo-hyun
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2330866/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, propulsive, glamorous, action movie night, heist movie marathon

## Synopsis

A group of thieves embarks on a high-stakes heist that could change everything, but trust is a luxury they can't afford.

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