Rough Play Explained
Rough Play |
Producer: | Kim Ki-duk Shin Yeon-shick |
Music: | Gu Bon-woong |
Cinematography: | Choi Yong-jin |
Editing: | Kim Jung-hoon |
Distributor: | Next Entertainment World |
Runtime: | 113 minutes |
Country: | South Korea |
Language: | Korean |
Gross: | [1] |
Native Name: | Child: | yes | Hangul: | 배우는 배우다 | Hanja: | 는 俳優다 | Rr: | Baeuneun Baeuda | Mr: | Paenŭn Paeuta |
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Rough Play (; lit. "An Actor Is an Actor") is a 2013 South Korean film about an actor (played by Lee Joon) who becomes a superstar overnight then hits rock bottom. It is written and executive produced by Kim Ki-duk, and directed by Shin Yeon-shick.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] It screened at the 18th Busan International Film Festival, and was released in theaters on October 24, 2013.[7]
Plot
Oh Young (Lee Joon) is an intense young actor, full of vigor for his chosen field. He currently performs regularly for a small theater company as well as playing minor roles in movies. A manager named Kim Jang-Ho (Seo Bum-Suk) then spots Oh Young on the filming set of a movie. He sees potential in Oh Young and offers to make him a top actor. After signing his contract, Oh Young's role in the movie is rewritten into a major supporting character. Once the movie is released, Oh Young receives praise for his performance and also becomes a burgeoning celebrity. As his popularity rises, Oh Young's life quickly spirals out of control.
Cast
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | | Best Actor | | | [13] |
Best New Actor/Actress | | [14] |
| Best New Actor | | |
| Best New Actor | | |
| Best Film | Rough Play | | |
Orient Express Section Grand Prize | | | |
Notes and References
- Web site: South Korea Yearly Box Office 2013. Box Office Mojo. 2014-01-06.
- Web site: Tae. Sang-joon. SHIN Yeon-shick, Director of ROUGH PLAY. Korean Film Biz Zone. 2014-09-01. 26 September 2013.
- Web site: Lee. Hye-ji. Lee Joon's New Movie Cranks Up. TenAsia. 2013-01-22. 22 January 2013. 2013-09-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20130922195312/http://www.tenasia.com/archives/39387. dead.
- Web site: Noh. Jean. Kim Ki-duk produces action thriller Rough Play. Screen International. 2013-01-25. 23 January 2013.
- Web site: Conran. Pierce. KIM Ki-duk Produced ROUGH PLAY Heading for Theaters. Korean Film Biz Zone. 2013-01-25. 24 January 2013.
- Web site: Director of Rough Play says "Lee Joon is a Godsend!". KBS Global. 2014-01-13. 24 September 2013.
- Web site: Lee. Hye-ji. MBLAQ Lee Joon's New Film Invited to Busan Int'l Film Fest. TenAsia. 2013-09-13. 10 September 2013. 2013-10-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20131023062500/http://www.tenasia.com/archives/72623. dead.
- Web site: Ho. Stewart. MBLAQ's Lee Joon in Discussion to Join Director Kim Ki Duk's Next Feature. enewsWorld. 2012-11-28. 2 November 2012.
- Web site: Sunwoo. Carla. Idol singer snapped up by Kim Ki-duk. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2012-11-28. 5 November 2012. usurped. https://web.archive.org/web/20130324033301/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2961763. 24 March 2013.
- Web site: Choi. Shin-ae. Lee Joon Wants Stars in Need of a Reality Check to Watch His Movie. enewsWorld. 2013-10-22. 17 October 2013. 2013-10-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20131021004027/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/48382. dead.
- Web site: MBLAQ's Lee Joon Sheds Boy Band Image for Tough Guy Role. The Chosun Ilbo. 2014-01-07. 2 November 2013.
- Web site: Jeon. Su-mi. Kim Hyung Jun Cast for Kim Ki Duk Film Actors are Actors. enewsWorld. 2012-11-28. 23 November 2012.
- Web site: Wildflower Film Awards. Koreanfilm.org. 2014-04-04. 10 February 2014.
- Web site: Kim. Hee-eun. Lee Joon wins first film award. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-04-04. 4 April 2014.