Holiday

This film is an exciting look at some Korean politics in action. Set at a time right before the Olympics came to Seoul, the police are told to clean up some shanty villages in areas where foreigners may be visiting...in other words...run them out. In the process the crippled brother of the main character is shot by a ruthless police officer played by amazing actor Choi Min-su. After the main character is tried for resisting arrest and sent to prison, he arrives to find the new warden is the same man who shot his brother.

There is cruelty that plays a little diabolically, but there are also moments of pure humanity that tug both the heart and mind as prisoners unit to make their escape and then one by one find their fate will always be connected to their poverty level. The "Money- makes-you-Innocent" theme is heavy handed, but again, moments where the "criminals" act more humainly than the police, ring with honesty.

I recomend this film for anyone who is a fan of Korean cinema. Choi Min-su's multi-leveled performance is well worth the price of this film. Bric Barker