Hard Romanticker
Hard Romanticker

Hard Romanticker

2011Movie108 minJapanese

Writer-director Gu Su-yeon's new film draws on his own semiautobiographical account of growing up as a delinquent zainichi Korean (Japanese-born, but of Korean ancestry) in the seaside city of Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture, a working-class hellhole overflowing with sex and fury. Day after day, (fictional) Gu finds fresh foes and makes the local hoodlums want to kick his ass. While working multiple dead-end part-time jobs, he cruises around town on his scooter in search of gangland trouble: leaping across rooftops with irate hordes of punks in hot pursuit, running off with a fetching belle in a sailor suit, rescuing a schoolgirl from being gang-raped at a glue-sniffing orgy…

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IMDb8.1/10
Director: Gereon RathGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a divided Berlin of the 1920s, a young police inspector named Gereon Rath arrives from Cologne. He is tasked with investigating a murder that leads him into the dark underbelly of the city. Rath navigates a world of political intrigue, organized crime, and moral ambiguity as he tries to uncover the truth.

Critical Reception

The series 'Babylon Berlin', of which 'Hard Romanticker' is an episode, received widespread critical acclaim for its ambitious production, compelling storytelling, and detailed historical accuracy. It is often praised for its complex characters and its unflinching portrayal of Weimar Germany.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning visuals and authentic period detail.
  • Lauded for its intricate plot and morally complex characters.
  • Acclaimed for its suspenseful crime narrative set against a turbulent historical backdrop.

Google audience: While direct Google user reviews for this specific episode are not readily available, general audience reception for 'Babylon Berlin' highlights appreciation for its immersive atmosphere, gripping storylines, and high production values.

Awards & Accolades

The series 'Babylon Berlin' has won numerous awards, including multiple German Film Awards (Lola), Bavarian TV Awards, and the Golden Camera. 'Hard Romanticker' as a specific episode would have contributed to these overall series accolades.

Fun Fact

The production of 'Babylon Berlin' is one of the most expensive German television series ever made, with a budget reported to be over €40 million for the first two seasons.

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BiankaMalburg

BiankaMalburg

It was technically a movie and Gu is definitely an asshole and a loser.