Crying Fist

2005, Movie, 2h 1min

Jobless, besieged by creditors, and abandoned by his wife, the once silver medalist Tae-shik has sunk to street hustling, becoming a human punching bag. Meanwhile, young Sang-hwan's delinquent ways land him behind bars. Both men look to boxing to turn around lives gone astray, aiming for the amateur title, ultimately pitting them against each other, but more importantly, against themselves.

Country: South Korea

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7.2

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Two men from different walks of life, both struggling to make ends meet, find themselves brought together by their passion for boxing. Tae-shik, a former silver medalist, has resorted to street fighting to make a living, while Sang-hwan, a young delinquent, has found solace in the sport while serving time in prison. As they train for the amateur championship, they must confront their own personal demons and fight for a better future. Will they find redemption in the ring, or will their past mistakes prove too much to overcome?

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