Gangnam Blues

Gangnam Blues

Seoul 1970 the era of ambition and avarice.

Directed by Yoo Ha

Produced by Showbox

2015135 min6.4 / 10

A gritty 1970s Seoul crime drama about two impoverished men drawn into rival gangster factions amid urban development and political corruption.

Jong-dae and Yong-ki make a living by picking up paper and empty bottles. Both then join different gangster clan and becomes involved in a struggle of political interests over development in Gangnam, Seoul.

Questions people ask

  • Is Gangnam Blues violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is Gangnam Blues scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does Gangnam Blues end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Gangnam Blues easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Gangnam Blues sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity34

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Gangnam Blues

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Gangnam Blues

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Gangnam Blues, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Gangnam Blues, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Gangnam Blues, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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