Rough Cut

Lee Gang Pae (So Ji Sub), a high-ranking member of a local crime ring known for his violent reputation, secretly dreams of becoming a film star. When temperamental actor Jang Soo Ta (Kang Ji Hwan) struggles with his gangster film's production after alienating stuntmen, he recruits Gang Pae to be his co-star. Gang Pae agrees on the condition that their fight scenes be completely real, setting the stage for a dangerous collaboration between a genuine mobster and an ambitious actor. Their unconventional partnership blurs the lines between performance and reality, challenging both men's perceptions of their respective worlds. This intense drama explores the unexpected intersection of cinema and criminal life, creating a unique narrative of ambition and survival. Based on an original story by Kim Ki Duk, "Rough Cut" is a 2008 South Korean action film directed by Jang Hoon.