Based on real-life sexual exploitation cases,
and written and directed by Lee Chung-hyun who collaborated with Jeon Jong-seo on her second feature, 'The Call.' Weaves a vengeance tale about a former bodyguard who sets out to fulfill her bestfriend's dying wish towards punishing those who wronged her.
Jeon Jong-seo delivers a fabulous portrayal as the hardened Jang Ok-ju. Whose fondest memories lie with the deceased ballerina Choi Min-hee portrayed by Park Yu-rim, revealed through a series of flashbacks. The development of their relationship is believable due to the sound chemistry these two actresses have onscreen and it applies much needed weight to the narrative. Once the audience discovers that Choi Min-hee's death is linked to a human sex-trafficking ring orchestrated by Choi Pro portrayed by Kim Ji-hoon, who has moments of shine and supplements well as the gangster who thrives off the oppression of his victims. This is fuel for Jang Ok-ju's mission of bloody retribution which involves sleek action sequences combined with quick editing cuts, artistic camera angles and incredible stunt choreography performed by Jeon Jong-seo herself that only intensifies the experience.
'Ballerina' is cinematically stylish with delicious cinematography and a booming soundtrack composed by Gray (in his debut as music director) which compliments a storyline that is not as refined and manages to generate it's own unique vibe.
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Jeon Jong-seo delivers a fabulous portrayal as the hardened Jang Ok-ju. Whose fondest memories lie with the deceased ballerina Choi Min-hee portrayed by Park Yu-rim, revealed through a series of flashbacks. The development of their relationship is believable due to the sound chemistry these two actresses have onscreen and it applies much needed weight to the narrative. Once the audience discovers that Choi Min-hee's death is linked to a human sex-trafficking ring orchestrated by Choi Pro portrayed by Kim Ji-hoon, who has moments of shine and supplements well as the gangster who thrives off the oppression of his victims. This is fuel for Jang Ok-ju's mission of bloody retribution which involves sleek action sequences combined with quick editing cuts, artistic camera angles and incredible stunt choreography performed by Jeon Jong-seo herself that only intensifies the experience.
'Ballerina' is cinematically stylish with delicious cinematography and a booming soundtrack composed by Gray (in his debut as music director) which compliments a storyline that is not as refined and manages to generate it's own unique vibe.
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