“Korean cinema has its John Wick” ★★★★★Eastern Film Fans
“Superbly choreographed fight scenes” ★★★★Starburst Magazine
“A total adrenaline rush” ★★★★World of Martial Arts TV
“One of the best action movies of the year” ★★★★The Action Elite
“High-octane action” ★★★★The Hollywood News
Trinity CineAsia presents slick South Korean action-thriller The Killer on Digital platforms from 27th March and on Blu-ray and DVD from 17th April.
Synopsis:
Ui-gang (Jang Hyuk, The Swordman) is a legendary hitman who has decided to retire from the business and pursue legitimate work. When his wife takes a trip, she issues a request, for Ui-gang to look after her travel companion’s 17-year old daughter, Yoon-ji (K-pop star Lee Seo-young aka Anne from GWSN). Ui-gang reluctantly agrees, but when the girl with a wild streak falls afoul of gangsters, Yoon-ji finds herself kidnapped and in a situation more dangerous than she ever imagined. However, while the girl is in over her head, her captors will also find themselves with more than they can handle when Ui-gang begins tearing the city apart to get her back.
From acclaimed director Choi Jae-hoon (The Swordman) and adapted from a popular novel, The Killer is a cool, stylish and fast-paced thriller with incredible action scenes which further cements the elite reputation of South Korean cinema.
