Korean cinema is known for its mastery of genre, fluidly blending thriller, drama, and dark comedy with social critique. The post-1990s renaissance brought bold storytelling and masterful craft to the world stage, addressing class, identity, and modern anxieties with cinematic flair.

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Twin brothers are sent to an orphanage after the death of their parents. They are separated and don't meet for twenty years, only to discover they're on opposite sides of the law.

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