A Bittersweet Life
달콤한 인생
Kim Sun-woo is an enforcer and manager for a hotel owned by a cold, calculative crime boss, Kang who assigns Sun-woo to a simple errand while he is away on a business trip; to shadow his young mistress, Hee-soo, for fear that she may be cheating on him with a younger man with the mandate that he must kill them both if he discovers their affair.
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What are the ratings for A Bittersweet Life?
A Bittersweet Life scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in A Bittersweet Life?
A Bittersweet Life stars Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yeong-cheol, Shin Min-a, Kim Roi-ha, and Lee Ki-young. Kim Jee-woon is the director.
How long is A Bittersweet Life?
A Bittersweet Life runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).
When did A Bittersweet Life come out?
A Bittersweet Life was released on April 1, 2005.
Which studio made A Bittersweet Life?
A Bittersweet Life was produced by Bom Film Productions and CJ Entertainment in South Korea.
How much did A Bittersweet Life make at the box office?
A Bittersweet Life grossed $7,600,000 worldwide.
What languages is A Bittersweet Life in?
A Bittersweet Life is in Korean and Russian, and its original language is Korean.
What language is A Bittersweet Life in?
A Bittersweet Life is in Korean, and its original title is 달콤한 인생.
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