Movie review: Art of fighting(a.k.a. Ssa-woom-eui Gi-sool)

AKA
Ssa-woom-eui Gi-sool
Ssaum-ui gisul
Ssaumui Gisul
The Art of Fighting

Summary

Song Byeong-tae is a timid and weak high school student whose daily routine consists of being beaten by school bullies.

Dreaming of a peaceful life free from the beatings, he reads all kinds of books, but every day life is a series of hardships. Then, one day, he meets a strange man, named Oh Pan-su, staying in B, a special room, in Daemyeong reading room.

Waiting for the day to leave for the blue sea of Mexico, Pan-su was a legendary master of martial arts while secluding himself from the world with his own art of life. 15 years ago, he was the master of the masters, winning nationally with his legendary ability to fight.

Although he seems indifferent to everything, Byeong-tae's hidden ability stimulates his interest. However, it's not easy to break the fear of Byeong-tae, who has been beaten continuously.

Will Byeong-tae, who lacks practice and experience, be the true master in the world where life itself is a series of fights? What will Pan-su teach to Byeong-tae?
(Source: Unknown)

Cast

Yun-shik Baek - Oh Man-su
Yeo-jin Choi - Young-ae
Hae-Yeon Gil
Eung-su Kim - Hyung-ho
Hyun-kyoon Lee - Song Byung-tae (as Hee Jae)

Movie review: A Millionaire's First Love

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A Millionaire's First Love

Summary
Kang Jae-kyung is your typical spoiled rich kid; he’s arrogant, drives sporty cars, attends the big clubs, rides through school corridors on his motorcycle and - wait, that’s not typical at all is it? As his 18th birthday approaches he’s set to inherit his grandfather’s fortune, but that comes with a price. Jae-kyung is going to have to earn his fortune. His grandfather lays down an ultimatum; Jae-kyung is required to transfer to a new school in Gangwondo and graduate. Until then all access to his penthouse, cottage and credit cards is denied. Should he fail to graduate or drop out then he loses everything. With little choice he heads out to the countryside and a small town in which daily life is far removed from what he’s used to.

Shortly after settling into his new home he meets 19 year-old Choi Eun-whan, who just happened to run into him back in Seoul. They don’t exactly hit it off; he’s far too stubborn and cool for school, while she sees hope for him and sets out to make him see it for himself. As they eventually draw closer, thanks to a set of coincidences and school projects they learn more about one another, but soon a shattering revelation will change these people forever, or something.

Cast

Hyun Bin
Lee Yeon-Hee
Lee Han-Sol
Jo Yong-Jun
Ham Yu-Seon
Jo Gyu-Cheol
Jeong Wuk
Kim Byeong-Se


REVIEW

One of Kdramas that would bring tears to your eyes. Its really amazing how fate can change one's life and how you can find a light in an unexpected situation and suddenly lose it. Surely one of my favorite movies.

Note: Full movie can be seen at crunchyroll.com...