Kim Ki-duk's disturbing love story of a gangster who forces a woman into prostitution is provocative and bleak. Its one-way mirror voyeurism and disturbing dynamics divide viewers, and it is hard to watch.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (11,299 votes)
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