A Bittersweet Life (4k UHD and blu ray) Limited Edition

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Director: Kim Jee-woon

Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Sin Min-a, Hwang Jung-min

Region: 4K UHD: All; blu ray: B

A BITTERSWEET LIFE (2005) is a riveting Korean action-thriller that delves deep into the intricate world of loyalty, betrayal, and revenge.

This A BITTERSWEET LIFE collector edition 4k UHD and blu ray release comes with rigid slipcase, booklet and art cards.

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Directed by the masterful Kim Jee-woon, the film follows Sun-woo, an enforcer for a powerful crime boss, whose life spirals into chaos when he disobeys an order. With intense action sequences, and a gripping narrative, this cinematic masterpiece showcases Korean underworld life and the personal costs of defiance, making it a must-watch for fans of high-stakes drama and relentless suspense.

A Korean cinema classic!

Special features

Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Michael Bolland
120-page book with new essays by Dr Lindsay Hallam, Rich Johnson, Michael Leader, Daniel Martin and Alison Peirse
6 collectors' art cards
Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
A new presentation featuring additional restoration work and UHD Dolby Vision grade by Second Sight Films
New scene specific audio commentary with Director Kim Jee-woon and film academic Areum Jeong
New audio commentary by Pierce Conran and James Marsh
Audio commentary with Director Kim Jee-woon and Actors Kim Young-chul and Lee Byung-hun
Audio commentary with Director Kim Jee-woon, Director of Photography Kim Ji-y and Set Designer Yoo Seong-hee
Making of A Bittersweet Life with optional commentaries
Archive featurettes: Art; Music; Sound; Action; Gun Smith; Special Art; Special Effects; CG; Tell Me Why; A Bittersweet Life in Cannes
Deleted and Alternate Scenes with optional commentary
Music Videos
Teaser, Trailer and TV Spot