Action,Thriller
South Korea
The Target is a 2014 South Korean action thriller directed by Yoon Hong-seung. The movie revolves around a doctor named Tae-jun, who suddenly finds himself with a dilemma after his wife is kidnapped by a mysterious assailant. The situation becomes even more complicated when he discovers that the kidnapper wants him to save the life of a murder suspect, Yeo-hoon, who has been brought to his emergency room following a shooting incident.
Tae-jun is a skilled surgeon and knows he must uphold his Hippocratic Oath to save the life of Yeo-hoon, even though he is a suspect in a murder case. The kidnapper is aware of Tae-jun's predicament and uses it to his advantage. He gives Tae-jun a chilling ultimatum - either save Yeo-hoon and get his wife back, or watch his wife die.
Tae-jun has no choice but to take the patient away from the hospital and embark on a dangerous journey to save his wife. As they make their way through the city, they are pursued by the police, who believe that Yeo-hoon has escaped from their custody. The kidnapper's identity remains a mystery, adding to the tension and drama.
As Tae-jun and Yeo-hoon try to survive on their journey to find the kidnapper, they discover shocking truths about each other, and their relationship changes from captor and captive to allies in the pursuit of a common goal. The movie's climax is a spectacular showdown between the kidnapper, the police, and Tae-jun and Yeo-hoon, where the truth is finally revealed.
The Target is a thrilling and suspenseful movie that keeps audiences at the edge of their seats. It combines elements of action, drama, and mystery to deliver a cinematic experience that is both satisfying and thought-provoking. The movie was a critical and commercial success, cementing its place as one of the most iconic South Korean movies of recent times.
