The Happenings

The Happenings

1998 · 108 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy, Crime

Upon getting out of prison, Deok-Bae meets his old buddy Dal-soo, who owns a restaurant. These two have never succeeded in life, and are constantly in and out of prison. Two others who happen to be in the same boat as Deok-Bae and Dal-Soo are ex-convicts. They have threatened to commit suicide unless traffic and unemployment issues are resolved. They are also unlucky enough to have been spotted at the scene of a crime. While these four are making big plans for their first success, the city becomes wrapped up in a serial murder case. In the meantime, an investigating team of veteran cops is formed in order to solve this case.

Directed by Jang Jin · Written by Jang Jin

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Choi Jong-won Jang Deok-bae
Yang Taek-jo Yoo Dal-su
Lee Kyung-young Old Timer
Shin Ha-kyun Kim Chu-rak
Son Hyun-joo Unlucky prisoner
Oh Yeon-soo Hwa-yi
Im Won-hee Hangadak 1
Chae Jung-an Caller
Choi Hak-rak Hangadak 2
Yun Ju-sang Hangadak 3
Jeong Gyu-su Leader
Kim Bo-mi Building owner

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