Synopsis
Jong-Dae and Yong-Ki make a living by picking up paper and empty bottles. Both then join different gangster clan and becomes involved in a struggle of political interests over development in Gangnam, Seoul.
Scores
Overall Score
49.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
26.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
73.3%
Review Aggregate
58.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, character-driven, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedcharacter-drivenaction-packedemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Min-ho | 2015 | $891,000 | $1,180,000 | (est) |
| Kim Rae-won | 2015 | $549,000 | $726,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count5
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count50
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes2,293
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $18,022 | $23,854 |
| International | 2015 | $16,173,412 | $21,407,592 |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $16,191,434 | $21,431,447 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $6,478,376 | $8,574,964 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $612,000 | $810,061 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $642,000 | $849,770 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $694,000 | $918,598 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $1,860,000 | $2,461,949 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $2,700,000 | $3,573,797 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $12,986,376 | $17,189,140 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $9,000,000 | $11,912,658 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $1,854,000 (est) | $2,454,008 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $260,000 | $344,143 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $348,000 | $460,623 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $1,800,000 | $2,382,532 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $13,262,000 | $17,553,964 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $-275,624 | $-364,824 |
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