A Dirty Carnival (2006)
A world without trust and mercy.
Genre : Crime, Drama, Action
Runtime : 2H 21M
Director : Yoo Ha
Writer : Yoo Ha
Synopsis
A small-time thug who collects debts for the local triad is torn between his criminal aspirations and his devotion to family.
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