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Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)

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Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)

Overview

A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence and revenge.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.5

Overview

A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence and revenge.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central conflict is rooted in the devastating consequences of economic inequality and the failure of social safety nets, driving its characters to desperate acts and a cycle of violence, aligning with progressive critiques of societal structures.

This South Korean film features a cast authentic to its cultural setting, without engaging in explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores themes of revenge and societal desperation, but does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes in its storytelling.

Secondary

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely dedicated to its bleak exploration of revenge, class struggle, and the consequences of violence, with no representation of queer identity or experiences.

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a man's desperate attempt to save his sister and the subsequent cycle of revenge, with no narrative elements related to transgender identity.

The film features Cha Young-mi, an anarchist, who is involved in criminal activities. While she is present during confrontations, she does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents. No other female characters participate in significant combat roles.

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical basis from which character races could be established and subsequently changed.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.5
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7.5

Critic Ratings

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5.3
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5.9

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