Rondo
Japan and Korea's biggest names star in this big-scale drama. Nishijima Sho is a Japanese detective whose father was murdered in Korea when he was still a boy. In hopes of discovering the truth behind his father's death, Sho is working undercover in a huge secret organization. Choi Yuna is a Korean woman who visits Japan in search of her missing father. She opens a Korean restaurant with her younger sister, but soon faces the mercy of fate. The couple meets in a corner of Tokyo and fall in love. But what waits ahead of them. A "rondo" of fate, love, and history is about to begin.
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Plot Summary
In a desperate attempt to pay off his gambling debts, a small-time crook named Rondo plans a risky heist. However, when the plan goes awry, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of organized crime. Rondo must navigate betrayal and violence to survive and protect those he cares about.
Critical Reception
Rondo received mixed to negative reviews from critics, often criticized for its derivative plot and uninspired execution. While some performances were noted, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded crime thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired direction.
- Performances by veteran actors like Frank Vincent and David Proval are a highlight but can't salvage the weak material.
- Lacks the grit and originality to be a memorable crime thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film reunited Frank Vincent and David Proval, who previously starred together in the acclaimed television series 'The Sopranos'.
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