"Killa (Shin Ha-Kyun) is a hired assassin who is also mute by choice. As a child he grew up in an orphanage and spoke with a lisp. Since that time Killer has never spoken. He spends his free time alone, watching bullfights on TV and eating seafood.
Killa has decided to get surgery to correct his speech impediment. To pay for the operation Killa is taking on hits, but he will only kill those that are rude and nasty. He then meets a bar girl (Yun Ji-Hye) who comes in and out of his life as she wishes. Killa also takes in a street kid (Kang-san) and the three of them become an informal family.
Killa's life seems to be headed on the right track, but the last hit job turns his life upside down. "
What appears to be an action comedy in the beginning actually touches the dark side of the world. Forget the silliness in the beginning, this film will take a darker side. Which is somewhat unexpected but appreciated as it made a better film. This almost seamless action, comedy, romance that seems to be a tract only found in South Korean films makes wonderful films. I suggest this film to anyone that likes seeing the darker side of South Korea. Shin Ha-Kyun does a good job but Yun Ji-Hye truly showed off her acting skills.
2.5/5
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