The brooding protagonist is a mysterious man who runs a pawnshop in a lower-income neighborhood.
Performances that transcend the language barrier.
Lee Jeong-beom does a wonderful job of endearing So-mi to the viewer.
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Both movies have that sort of protector drama that makes the action feel more consequential.
And if that isnt a mark of a great action film, then who knows what is?
The Man from Nowhere follows an enigmatic former special agent who becomes embroiled in a dangerous drug ring while striving to rescue a young girl caught in her parents' criminal conflicts. As corruption and violence escalate, he must confront his own dark past and navigate treacherous alliances to protect her.
