Crocodile

Crocodile

The most twisted love story you'll ever see!

1996 · 102 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

Under the Han River lives Crocodile, a rugged member of the lumpenproletariat who exists from schemes and stealing. His position as a scavenger of society undermines South Korea’s boasts of its newfound economic position as an Asian Tiger. One day, Crocodile finds a girl floating in his river.

Directed by Kim Ki-duk · Written by Kim Ki-duk

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