Please join us on Tuesday, April 11th at 7pm for Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, the first film in Park Chan-wook’s “Vengeance Trilogy”. ENTRY IS FREE FOR SUBSCRIPTION MEMBERS. $7 entry for non-members.
The Vengeance Trilogy, directed by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, is a three-part series of films exploring the themes of revenge, justice, and redemption. The trilogy consists of Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), Oldboy (2003), and Lady Vengeance (2005). Each film features a unique storyline, but they are all thematically connected through their exploration of the destructive nature of vengeance. Park's masterful direction, coupled with the powerful performances of the cast, makes the trilogy a cinematic masterpiece.
In Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, a deaf-mute man seeks to avenge his sister's death by kidnapping a wealthy businessman's daughter. However, his plan goes awry, leading to a tragic chain of events. Overall, the Vengeance Trilogy is a powerful exploration of human nature and the dangerous consequences of seeking revenge.