The Purgatory: The Kill Zone
연옥: 살인마들의 자치구역
“Where bloodshed never ends”
Synopsis
In the near future of South Korea, where it became lawless due to an economic crisis, a new authoritarian government implements the "Permanent Exile Law" to easily control the country. According to this law, death row inmates are permanently exiled to a detention center, the Purgatory, built in abandoned nuclear power plants. With a degree of self-governance granted by the government, the Purgatory gradually reaches a point where it is beyond external control, leaving the government struggling to find a solution. Yu-seong, a police officer who became a death row inmate due to the revenge for his daughter and wife, is offered a deal by the Director of NIS. Now Yu-seong must eliminate the Purgatory Boss, the king of the center, in exchange for possible pardon.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buyeo International History Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Khan, Lee Hyeon-Myeong
- Original Title
- 연옥: 살인마들의 자치구역
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Greenfish Studio, Khan Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Khan, Lee Hyeon-Myeong
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Khan
Director
Lee Hyeon-Myeong
Director
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What is The Purgatory: The Kill Zone about?
In the near future of South Korea, where it became lawless due to an economic crisis, a new authoritarian government implements the "Permanent Exile Law" to easily control the country. According to this law, death row inmates are permanently exiled to a detention center, the Purgatory, built in abandoned nuclear power plants. With a degree of self-governance granted by the government, the Purgatory gradually reaches a point where it is beyond external control, leaving the government struggling to find a solution. Yu-seong, a police officer who became a death row inmate due to the revenge for his daughter and wife, is offered a deal by the Director of NIS. Now Yu-seong must eliminate the Purgatory Boss, the king of the center, in exchange for possible pardon.
Who directed The Purgatory: The Kill Zone?
The Purgatory: The Kill Zone was directed by Bruce Khan, Lee Hyeon-Myeong.
Who stars in The Purgatory: The Kill Zone?
The principal cast of The Purgatory: The Kill Zone includes Bruce Khan, Lee Chae-young, Kim Jae-hyeon, Cho Seong-ha, Park Cheol-min.
When was The Purgatory: The Kill Zone released and how long is it?
The Purgatory: The Kill Zone was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.