The Man from Nowhere

About The Man from Nowhere

"The Man from Nowhere" is a 2010 South Korean action thriller film directed by Lee Jeong-beom. The film is about a quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past who takes on a drug and organ trafficking ring to save the child who is his only friend. The Man from Nowhere's intense gravitas, combined with its physicality, showcases the beauty of spite and the slow decay of innocence in a world of violence.

Making / Production

The production is governed by Dip Film's Won Il, with Lee Jeong-beom directing his own screenplay. Grim and visceral, the film was made with the intention to question the existence of humanity in a world filled with violence and despair.

Actors

• Won Bin as Cha Tae-sik: He carries the role with an enigmatic appeal, portraying a man burdened with a violent past willing to risk everything to protect someone he cares about.
• Kim Sae-ron as So-mi Jang: A precocious child actor, Sae-ron delivers a nuanced performance of a lonely child who forms an unlikely bond with her reticent neighbour.
• Kim Hee-won as Man-seok: A ruthless villain, played compellingly by Hee-won, who controls the illicit operations.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The lead character, Cha Tae-Sik, rarely speaks throughout the entire movie. Most of his character is revealed through his actions.
• The movie became the highest grossing film in South Korea for 2010 and garnered Won Bin his Best Actor award in the 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Awards

"The Man from Nowhere" was a grand recipient of several awards, with lead actor Won Bin taking home multiple Best Actor Awards from various award-giving bodies such as the 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Quotes

• "I'm going back to being nothing."
• "I'm going to drive you crazy lots more, just watch."
• "You live only for tomorrow."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's brooding atmosphere is augmented by Shim Hyun-jung's haunting score.
• Directed by: Shim Hyun-jung
• The film is marked by a memorable score that includes a mix of orchestral and synthesised elements, heightening the suspense and drama.