The Case of Itaewon Homicide

The Case of Itaewon Homicide

We did it but not me.

Directed by Hong Ki-seon

Produced by Sponge, Showbox

2009100 min6.4 / 10

A dark, morally troubling true-crime examination of a senseless murder and the callous indifference of youth to human suffering and justice.

The two Korean American teenagers murder an innocent college student at a restaurant in Itaewon at 10 pm on April 8th in 1997. These two criminals show no respect or remorse towards the bereaved family at the court.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Case of Itaewon Homicide end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is The Case of Itaewon Homicide easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Case of Itaewon Homicide sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Case of Itaewon Homicide violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Case of Itaewon Homicide scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

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48/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

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