The Merciless

The Merciless

Careful who you trust.

2017 · 120 min · ★ 7.1 · Action, Crime, Mystery

Jae-ho, who aims to become the number one in a crime organization, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su, an ambitious newbie in prison. When they try to take over the organization after their release, their ulterior motives start to emerge.

Directed by Byun Sung-hyun · Written by Byun Sung-hyun

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