Goldfish Go Home
Goldfish Go Home

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Goldfish Go Home

2012
Movie
98 min
Japanese

A combination of fantasy and comedy, director Shohei Shiozaki’s debut film is a youthful tale portraying the importance of friendship through the struggles of an immigrant family, while offering a beautiful celebration of Japanese culture.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users92%
Director: Yoon Jong-binGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1970s Busan, a young man navigates the treacherous underworld, rising through the ranks of a criminal organization. Facing rival gangs, corrupt officials, and internal betrayals, he must use his cunning and ruthlessness to survive and seize power in the city's brutal criminal landscape. The film chronicles his ambition, his relationships, and the moral compromises he makes on his ascent.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed for its gripping narrative, intense action, and strong performances, 'Goldfish Go Home' is widely regarded as a masterclass in the crime genre. It resonated with both critics and audiences for its unflinching portrayal of ambition and corruption in post-war Korea.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling storytelling and character development.

  • Lauded for its realistic and gritty depiction of the criminal underworld.

  • Commended for its stellar performances, particularly from the lead actors.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly enjoyed 'Goldfish Go Home,' with many highlighting its thrilling plot and authentic portrayal of the period. Viewers appreciated the intense action sequences and the complex moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

Awards & Accolades

Won Best Film at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and Best Director at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's intense training sequences for the actors involved extensive research into the fighting techniques and methodologies of the era's criminal organizations.

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