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Ransomed

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After a South Korean diplomat to the Middle East suddenly receives a coded message from an abducted colleague who has long been presumed dead, he volunteers to lead the dangerous rescue mission. But when the plan goes awry, he is forced to team up with a local taxi driver--the only Korean expat he can find--and go deep into the heart of Lebanon in a final desperate attempt to bring their fellow countryman home.
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Cary Darling Houston Chronicle 08/03/2023
4/5
A tense nail-biter with a "Mission: Impossible" sense of suspense made all the more urgent by the fact that it's loosely based on a true story. Go to Full Review
Pierce Conran ScreenAnarchy 06/16/2024
Ransomed can't avoid indulging in a smidge of melodrama and nationalism in its closing moments, but it's a small price to pay for this very worthwhile big-screen package. Go to Full Review
James Marsh South China Morning Post 09/08/2023
3.5/5
Ransomed uses the true story of a Korean diplomat kidnapped in Lebanon in the 1980s as the sobering backdrop for a well-paced buddy action comedy. It is an awkward fit at times, ... but director Kim Seong-hun lands most of his punches. Go to Full Review
Panos Kotzathanasis HanCinema 08/13/2023
7.5
"Ransomed" is easy to watch, well shot, and well acted, and a genuine feel-good movie that is bound to satisfy anyone who wants to have a good time. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 08/08/2023
Ransomed uses a familiar formula of a bickering duo forced to work together in stressful situations. However, this suspenseful political thriller transcends its clichés by having great action sequences and believable performances from the principal cast. Go to Full Review
Ricardo Gallegos La Estatuilla 08/07/2023
Ransomed does a good job juggling action, thriller and a bit of comedy to deliver a highly entertaining product... [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Fahad H 08/28/2023 Same old story of a diplomat getting kidnapped by terrorists in foreign country for ransom and the hero goes there to rescue him.Absolutely no newness to this film here! See more Public S 06/05/2024 I like the way how the movie is made. The diplomat is not trained and they act exactly someone know nothing except seeking all ways on how to survive. The storyline was amazing, and I believe there is some adding scene which is meant to make the movie more exciting. Overall I enjoy the movie, it gives U suspense, tensed and unexpected ending. See more Marc Z @TKDLife 01/25/2024 Ransomed is a Well balanced Thriller. This Well Go USA release is loosely based on real events that took place in the lead up the critically important 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics. When a previously kidnapped Korean Diplomat in Lebanon turns out to be alive a Korean Diplomatic office worker, played smartly by Ha Jung-woo, goes on a mission to deliver the ransom money and secure his release. When the mission gets dangerous and complicate he is forced to partner with an ex-pat, Korean taxi driver living in the area. That character is played by Ju Ji-hoon, and he is really, really great to watch. The film has elements of a spy thriller, action film, with the balance of the comedic aspects of an American "Buddy Film". There were times it reminded me of Escape to Mogadishu, which was more serious; at times of Argo; and at other times, Rush Hour. The end result of the film is one that is highly watchable and engaging. I highly recommend it. The acting, script, Direction, and cinematography are all very good. The supporting cast is very good in this, both on the Korean side, and inside of Beirut. Watch it in Korean, with English subititles. See more Kennedi L 12/10/2023 This unlikely duo (Ha Jung-wo and Ju Ji-hoon) just have so much chemistry with each other supported by a great strong script and beautiful cinematography that captures the small alleys of car chasing or urban gun fighting and beautiful countryside landscape. Director Seong Hun Kim just top-notch taking his time to build the duo characters and let them blend into each other smoothly. The story telling just smooth and by the end of the movie, you want to watch more of this likable duo's adventure. Highly entertaining and beautiful cinematography with top-notch acting by the two protagonists. See more Sal D @JustTheLaw 08/06/2023 Very appealing film with threads of a true story about the kidnapping of a South Korean diplomat in Lebanon. If you like ex-US, you'll likely enjoy this movie too. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After a South Korean diplomat to the Middle East suddenly receives a coded message from an abducted colleague who has long been presumed dead, he volunteers to lead the dangerous rescue mission. But when the plan goes awry, he is forced to team up with a local taxi driver--the only Korean expat he can find--and go deep into the heart of Lebanon in a final desperate attempt to bring their fellow countryman home.
Director
Kim Seong-hun
Screenwriter
Kim Jung-Yeon, Yeo Jung-mi
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co
Windup Filmworks Inc., Whynot Film
Genre
Drama, Action, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 4, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 30, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$142.1K
Runtime
2h 12m
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