The Roundup
dir. Lee Sang-yong · 2022
Feature
Revenge & Justice
Mood
Tense / Dark
Look
gritty urban landscapes with stark contrasts
Structure
linear progression with escalating tension
Plot
The 'Beast Cop' Ma Seok-do heads to a foreign country to extradite a suspect, but soon after his arrival, he discovers additional murder cases and hears about a vicious killer who has been committing crimes against tourists for several years.
Why watch
Ma Seok-do arrives in a foreign country, tasked with extraditing a suspect, but soon finds himself embroiled in a web of murder cases that threaten to spiral out of control. The film immerses viewers in a relentless chase, where every decision carries weight and the line between right and wrong blurs.
Cultural context
South Korean cinema's rise in global popularityexploration of law enforcement ethicscultural perceptions of justice in different societies