Green Fish

A naive young man, recently discharged from the military, is drawn into the violent world of organized crime by an alluring femme fatale. He struggles to navigate the dangerous underworld, torn between his desires and the brutal realities of his new life. As he becomes more entangled, his choices lead him down a path of increasing peril and moral compromise.

Green Fish was highly acclaimed for its gritty realism, compelling performances, and unflinching portrayal of the criminal underworld. It is considered a landmark film in Korean cinema, praised for its sophisticated direction and dark, tragic narrative.

• Praised for its dark and atmospheric depiction of Korean gangster life.

• Lauded for the powerful performances of its lead actors, particularly Han Suk-kyu.

• Critically recognized for its sharp direction and exploration of moral ambiguity.

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Won Best Film and Best Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards (1997); Best Director and Best Actor at the Chunsa Film Art Awards (1998).

Director Lee Chang-dong's debut feature film, Green Fish, was inspired by the song 'Green Fish' by Kim Choo-ja.