Thursdays, 19 June - 3 July 2025　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

5PM　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Korean Cultural Centre SA

267 Waterkloof Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria

A Cinematic Descent into Justice, Revenge, and Redemption

Step into the dark, stylish, and emotionally charged world of acclaimed director Park Chan-wook with The Vengeance Trilogy—three masterfully crafted films linked by a shared exploration of revenge and its devastating consequences.

From the quiet despair of Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), through the shocking twists of the Cannes Grand Prix-winning Oldboy (2003), to the haunting elegance of Lady Vengeance (2005), each film offers a gripping tale of moral complexity, human suffering, and the high price of retribution.

Presented together for a rare screening event, these films are not only cornerstones of modern Korean cinema but also bold, unforgettable meditations on the thin line between justice and vengeance.

Prepare for a journey that is brutal, beautiful, and utterly unrelenting!

Park Chan-wook

Park Chan-wook is one of South Korea’s most acclaimed filmmakers, renowned for his bold visual style, psychological depth, and genre-defying storytelling. He gained international recognition with Oldboy (2003), which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival and cemented his place as a leading voice in world cinema. His other notable works include The Handmaiden (2016), which premiered at Cannes and won the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language, and Decision to Leave (2022), which earned him the Best Director Award at Cannes. With a career spanning thrillers, historical dramas, and romantic noirs, Park continues to captivate global audiences with his distinctive cinematic vision.

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance | 2002 | 18 | 2h 9m

Ryu, a deaf-mute factory worker, is desperate to save his sister who needs a kidney transplant. After falling victim to black-market organ traffickers, he and his girlfriend plan to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy businessman to pay for the operation. When the plan goes tragically wrong, a brutal cycle of revenge is set into motion, drawing both Ryu and the grieving father into a downward spiral of violence and despair.

Oldboy | 2003 | 18 | 2h

After being inexplicably imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-su is suddenly released with no explanation. As he searches for his captor and the reason behind his confinement, he becomes entangled in a web of secrets, manipulation, and revenge. With time running out and the truth more shocking than he ever imagined, Dae-su must confront the past to uncover a devastating conspiracy.

Lady Vengeance | 2005 | 18 | 1h 55m

After serving 13 years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit, Lee Geum-ja is released with a quiet, steely determination. Behind her angelic facade lies a carefully crafted plan to take revenge on the man who betrayed her. As she reconnects with her past and gathers allies among former inmates, her journey toward vengeance unfolds with chilling elegance and emotional depth, culminating in a powerful reckoning.

DATES

  • Oldboy (2003): Thursday, 19 June 2025

  • Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002): Thursday, 26 June 2025

  • Lady Vengeance (2005): Thursday, 3 July 2025

TIME

4:30PM for 5PM

Come a bit early to grab some free popcorn and a drink! 🍿🥤

The screening starts right at 5 PM, so don’t be late! ⏰

AGE

18 years and above

VENUE

Korean Cultural Centre SA

(📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria)

ADMISSION

Free

REGISTRATION

https://linktr.ee/KCCSA *required

For enquiries, please contact:

012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr