The Thieves is a 2012 South Korean blockbuster heist film directed by Choi Dong-hoon. The film features a star-studded cast including Kim Yoon-seok, Lee Jung-jae, Jeon Ji-hyun, Kim Hye-soo, Simon Yam, and Angelica Lee.
The story follows a group of professional thieves from South Korea who team up with their counterparts from Hong Kong to pull off a daring heist of a priceless diamond necklace from a casino in Macau. The two groups of thieves, who have never worked together before, must put aside their differences and their cultural and linguistic barriers to succeed.
However, as the heist unfolds, tensions between the two groups run high, and old betrayals and personal vendettas threaten to throw the whole operation off track. Meanwhile, the police are closing in on them, and the thieves must use all their cunning and skills to evade capture.
The Thieves features breathtaking action sequences, tense suspense, and an intricate plot full of twists and turns. It was a huge commercial success, breaking box office records in South Korea and becoming the second-highest-grossing film of all time in the country at the time of its release.
Critics hailed the film for its stylish direction, well-drawn characters, and ingenious plot, with many comparing it favorably to Hollywood heist classics like Ocean's Eleven.
