Beasts of Prey

Beasts of Prey

1985 · 105 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama, Horror

A social drama about a man with an inferiority complex to his wife. When he seeks consolation in an extramarital affair, his mistress and wife conspire to set up a plan for sharing him

Directed by Kim Ki-young · Written by Kim Ki-young

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