Bluefish
청어
Synopsis
Fresh out of prison, Gwang-su, a physically impaired ex-thug, returns to his quiet seaside hometown of Yeongdeok. Hardened by years of violence, he drifts through the harbor town doing odd jobs for a small-time gang involved in a shady redevelopment project. After mistakenly assaulting Yeon-jeon, a mute single mother, Gwang-su is confronted with guilt and the fragile humanity he thought he had lost. As an unlikely bond forms between them, he learns that the redevelopment scheme will force her and her son from their home. Caught between loyalty to the gang and the chance for redemption, Gwang-su must decide whether to remain part of the violence—or risk everything to protect the only people who have shown him kindness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Malaysia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Sang-hoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Sang-hoon
- Original Title
- 청어
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sang-hoon
Lee Sang-hoon
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Sang-hoon
Director
Lee Sang-hoon
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bluefish.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluefish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bluefish about?
Fresh out of prison, Gwang-su, a physically impaired ex-thug, returns to his quiet seaside hometown of Yeongdeok. Hardened by years of violence, he drifts through the harbor town doing odd jobs for a small-time gang involved in a shady redevelopment project. After mistakenly assaulting Yeon-jeon, a mute single mother, Gwang-su is confronted with guilt and the fragile humanity he thought he had lost. As an unlikely bond forms between them, he learns that the redevelopment scheme will force her and her son from their home. Caught between loyalty to the gang and the chance for redemption, Gwang-su must decide whether to remain part of the violence—or risk everything to protect the only people who have shown him kindness.
Who directed Bluefish?
Bluefish was directed by Lee Sang-hoon.
Who stars in Bluefish?
The principal cast of Bluefish includes Ji Seung-hyun, Cecilia Choi, Yayan Ruhian.
When was Bluefish released and how long is it?
Bluefish was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.