Smugglers (2023 film)
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Smugglers (Korean: 밀수; Hanja: 密輸; RR: Milsu) is a 2023 South Korean crime film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, who co-wrote the film with Kim Jeong-yeon. The film stars Kim Hye-soo, Yum Jung-ah, Zo In-sung, Park Jeong-min, Kim Jong-soo, and Go Min-si. It was released theatrically on July 26, 2023.[2][3]
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| Hangul | 밀수 |
| Hanja | 密輸 |
| Revised Romanization | Milsu |
| Directed by | Ryoo Seung-wan |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Kang Hye-jung |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Chang Kiha |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Next Entertainment World |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$36.9 million[1] |
The film is said to be based on the motif of haenyeo who participated in smuggling in the 1970s, overlapping with the fact that a female smuggling ring was active in Busan at the time.[4]
Plot
Haenyeo lost their jobs overnight when a chemical plant was built in the peaceful seaside town of Guncheon. Chun-jw is a fighter looking for a way to make a living. It is said that you can make a lot of money just by lifting an object thrown into the sea. She learns about the world of smuggling and makes an attractive proposal to the leader of the haenyeo, Jin-sook, who made a bold decision to make a living despite knowing that it was dangerous. As she meets Sergeant Kwon, the national smuggling king, she falls in love with smuggling. Then one day, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a fortune arrives.
Cast
- Kim Hye-soo as Jo Chun-ja, a smuggler.[5][6]
- Yum Jung-ah as Um Jin-sook, Chun-ja's best friend and the eldest sister of the smuggler who is the leader of haenyeo.[6]
- Zo In-sung as Sergeant Kwon, the national smuggling king.[6]
- Park Jeong-min as Jang Do-ri, the youngest child.[6]
- Kim Jong-soo as Lee Jang-chun, a customs officer.[7][6]
- Go Min-si as Go Ok-bun, the youngest hidden card who runs a coffee shop.[8][6]
- Park Kyung-hye as Dok-soon, a haenyeo[9]
- Kim Jae-hwa as haenyeo[9]
- Baek Joo-hee as Somers[10][better source needed]
- Shim So-young as Diver[10]
- Park Jun-myeon as Yang Geum-ne, a haenyeo[9]
- Joo Bo-bi as Lee Eok-cheok, a haenyeo[9]
Production
Principal photography began on June 5, 2021 and ended on October 13.[11]
Release
The film was officially invited to the Special Presentations section at 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, which held from September 7 to 17 following the Locarno International Film Festival.[12]
Reception
Box office
The film was released on July 26, 2023 in South Korea. The opening recorded 318,084 admissions and topped the South Korean box office for two weeks. The film surpassed 1 million admissions on fourth day of its released and surpassed 4 million on their 17th days of released. Smugglers became the second movie to reach break-even point in 2023 after The Roundup: No Way Out.
Accolades
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2024 | Best Director | Ryoo Seung-wan | Nominated | [13][14] |
| Best Actress | Yum Jung-ah | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Kim Jong-soo | Won | |||
| Park Jeong-min | Nominated | ||||
| Best New Actress | Go Min-si | Nominated | |||
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2023 | Best Film | Smugglers | Won | [15][16] |
| Best Director | Ryoo Seung-wan | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Kim Hye-soo | Nominated | |||
| Yum Jung-ah | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Zo In-sung | Won | |||
| Park Jeong-min | Nominated | ||||
| Best New Actress | Go Min-si | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Ryoo Seung-wan | Nominated | |||
| Best Music | Chang Kiha | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography and lighting | Choi Young-hwan, Lee Jae-hyeok | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Lee Hoo-kyoung | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Editing | Lee Gang-hee | Nominated | |||
| Buil Film Awards | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Kim Jong-soo | Won | [17][18] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Go Min-si | Won | |||
| Best New Actress | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actress | Yum Jung-ah | Nominated | |||
| Best Film | Smugglers | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Ryoo Seung-wan | Nominated | |||
| Best Music | Chang Kiha | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Choi Young-hwan | Nominated | |||
| Art/technical Award | Lee Hoo-kyoung | Nominated | |||
| Busan International Film Festival with Marie Claire Asia Star Awards | 2023 | Face of Asia Award | Go Min-si | Won | [19] |
| Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2023 | Best Actress | Kim Hye-soo | Won | [20] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Kim Jong-soo | Won | |||
| Best New Actress | Go Min-si | Won | |||
| Grand Bell Awards | 2023 | Best Film | Smugglers | Nominated | [21][22] |
| Best Director | Ryoo Seung-wan | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Yum Jung-ah | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Go Min-si | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Park Jeong-min | Nominated | |||
| Kim Jong-soo | Nominated | ||||
| Best Music | Chang Kiha | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Choi Young-hwan | Won | |||
| Best Film Editing | Lee Gang-hee | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Lee Hoo-kyung | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Yoon Jung-hee, Kwon Soo-kyung | Nominated | |||
| Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Kim Jong-soo | Won | [23] |
| Technical Award: (Art) | Lee Hoo-kyoung | Won | |||
| Music Award | Chang Kiha | Won |
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