Set in South Korea again, “I, the Executioner” (Veteran 2) is a 2024 South korean crime adventure that continues the story of the notable 2015 movie “Veteran”. Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, the film features Hwang Jung-min once again as seo-do-cheol. Newcomer Jung Hae-in plays a supporting role of park sunwoo who is a fresh detective. The plot revolves around these two characters as they chase down a serial killer with a strong sense of justice.
Plot Overview
Detective Seo Do-cheol together with his Major Crime Investigation Division’s team will stop at nothing to catch crooks. Together with the rookie cop Park Sun-woo, they aim to catch a serial killer who has terrorized the country for long.
Cast
- Hwang Jung-min as Detective Seo Do-cheol
- Jung Hae-in as Detective Park Sun-woo
- Oh Dal-su as Team Leader Oh Jae-pyeong
- Ahn Bo-hyun as Min Kang-hoon
- Oh Dae-hwan as Detective Wang Dong-hyeon
- Jang Yoon-ju as Detective Bong Yoon-joo
Critical Reception
The movie entered the spotlight in the noon showings of the Cannes film festival on May 21 2024 where the 77th film festival took place. It was also released to theatres around South Korea on September 13, 2024. The film’s fight scenes and thoughtful views about social issues have received positive feedback from observers.
Alan Ng from Film Threat calls it “a fast-paced gripping crime drama that captivates and holds viewers till the very end.”
Availability
Till date, November 2024, ‘I, the Executioner’ can be watched through selected streaming platforms. People in Delhi, India, should look for local streaming platforms or relevant film festivals for its availability.