Drama,Thriller
South Korea
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance is a South Korean film directed by Park Chan-wook and released in 2005. The movie stars Lee Young-ae as Lee Guem-ja, a former schoolteacher who is wrongly accused of the kidnap and murder of a young boy named Won-mo. She spends 13 years in prison for the crime, during which time she befriends other female inmates and becomes known for her helpfulness and good behavior.
When she is finally released, Guem-ja is determined to seek revenge on the real perpetrator of the crime, a man named Mr. Baek. With the help of her former fellow inmates, including a hacker and a women's rights activist, she starts to plan her retaliation. Along the way, she is reunited with her daughter, whom she gave up for adoption before going to prison.
Guem-ja's plan is complex and involves a number of different schemes and ploys, which are all executed with precision and finesse. She manages to get close to Mr. Baek, who is a wealthy businessman and a renowned artist, and begins to gain his trust. However, as she gets closer to her goal, she begins to realize that revenge may not be as satisfying as she had hoped.
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance is a visually stunning and emotionally complex movie that deals with themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the nature of justice. It has been praised for its powerful performances, intricate plot, and stunning cinematography. It is the final installment in Park Chan-wook's acclaimed "Vengeance Trilogy," which also includes the movies Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance and Oldboy.
