City of the Rising Sun (1998)

Other name: 태양은 없다, 太陽はない, 日出城市, Taeyangeun Eoptda, Our Sunny Days

Description:

City of the Rising Sun centers on Do Chul, a tough boxer with a boyish face, who desperately dreams of winning the local title. However, his ambition is constantly challenged by severe dizzy spells that undermine his performance in every fight, forcing him to battle not just opponents but his own physical limitations.

His longtime companion, Hong Gi, a slick lady killer and cunning con artist, further complicates Do Chul's path. Hong Gi, driven by his relentless pursuit of wealth, habitually steals and chases women, frequently pulling Do Chul into perilous predicaments. This gripping narrative explores the intertwined lives of two friends in a vibrant city, where one's dream of glory is perpetually threatened by his own health and the other's reckless schemes, testing the boundaries of friendship and ambition against a backdrop of rising challenges.

Director: Kim Seong Soo [김성수]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 1998

Genre:Action; Crime; Drama; Sports