Directed by Byun Sung-hyun, The Merciless stars veteran actor Seol Gyeong-gu (Peppermint Candy, Haeundae) opposite K-pop star/actor Yim Si-wan (The Attorney, Misaeng: Incomplete Life). Sul plays the role of a prisoner who takes a newbie (Yim) under his wing in order to expand his underworld influence beyond bars. The film has been sold to 117 territories and it also did well locally while it took the top place at the local box office on its opening day. It was invited by 70^th Cannes Film Festival in its midnight screening selection.

Jae-ho, who only tries to be the number one in his crime organization, meets an ambitious newbie, Hyun-su in prison. Jae-ho has never trusted anyone in his life, but after Hyun-su saves him from a sudden attack, they become loyal to each other and promise to work together. After release, they team up and try to take over the crime ring, but their ulterior motives slowly surface. Their relationship is shaken when they begin to discover what lies beneath their trust.

SUL Kyung-gu, YIM Si-wan, KIM Hie-won

120min (TBC), Th/ Ed

Chinese & English/English

Worldwide except Korea

Korea

2017