Synopsis
Based on the popular conman character of KIM Seon-dal from Korean folktale who famously sold the water of Daedong River.
Scores
Overall Score
46.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
17.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
73.5%
Review Aggregate
63.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, historical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedfunnyhistoricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoo Seung-ho | 2016 | $187,000 | $244,000 | (est) |
| Cho Jae-hyun | 2016 | $115,000 | $150,000 | (est) |
| Ko Chang-seok | 2016 | $87,000 | $113,000 | (est) |
| Ra Mi-ran | 2016 | $71,000 | $93,000 | (est) |
| Kim Min-seok | 2016 | $61,000 | $79,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count2
Rotten Tomatoes audience score62.0
RT audience rating count50
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes941
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2016 | $97,477 | $127,411 |
| International | 2016 | $14,680,505 | $19,188,643 |
| Worldwide | 2016 | $14,777,982 | $19,316,054 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2016 | $5,920,940 | $7,739,163 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2016 | $1,390,000 | $1,816,846 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2016 | $1,417,000 | $1,852,137 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2016 | $1,221,000 | $1,595,949 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2016 | $3,445,000 | $4,502,902 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2016 | $48,738 | $63,705 |
| Total Revenues | 2016 | $13,442,679 | $17,570,702 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2016 | $8,314,000 (est) | $10,867,091 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2016 | $2,547,000 (est) | $3,329,141 (est) |
| Participations | 2016 | $269,000 | $351,605 |
| Residuals ? | 2016 | $426,000 | $556,818 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2016 | $1,662,800 | $2,173,418 |
| Total Expenses | 2016 | $13,218,800 | $17,278,073 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2016 | $223,879 | $292,629 |
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