The Net
그물
“A man trapped in the net against his will.”
Synopsis
A poor North Korean fisherman finds himself an accidental defector, and is groomed to be a spy by an ambitious South Korean military officer.
Top Cast
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Ryoo Seung-bum
Nam Chul-woo
Lee Won-keun
Oh Jin-woo
Kim Young-min
Inspector
Choi Gwi-hwa
Director Lee
Lee Na-ra
Chul-woo's Wife
Kim Su-an
North Korean Flower Girl
Jeong Ha-dam
Jin Dal-rae
Sung Hyun-ah
Consultant
Ahn Ji-hye
Min-ja
Hwang Geon
Agent
Cho Jae-ryong
Platoon Commander of North Korean Army
Lee Seol-gu
North Korean Defector
Oh Ryoong
Agent
Lee Hyeong-gu
South Korean Soldier
Hwang In-mu
Gangster
Park Ji-il
K-CIA Officer
Kim Joon-bae
Security Officer
Kim Dong-young
Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$600K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Ki-duk
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Ki-duk
- Original Title
- 그물
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $600K
- Production Studios
- Kim Ki Duk Film, Next Entertainment World, Finecut
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Ki-duk
Kim Ki-duk
Kim Ki-duk
Park Min-sun
Kim Soon-mo, Kim Ki-duk
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Ki-duk
Director
Kim Soon-mo
Producer
Kim Ki-duk
Writer
Park Min-sun
Editor
Lee Jin-suk
Costume Design
An Ji-hye
Production Design
Kim Ki-duk
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Net
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Net about?
A poor North Korean fisherman finds himself an accidental defector, and is groomed to be a spy by an ambitious South Korean military officer.
Who directed The Net?
The Net was directed by Kim Ki-duk.
Who stars in The Net?
The principal cast of The Net includes Ryoo Seung-bum, Lee Won-keun, Kim Young-min, Choi Gwi-hwa, Lee Na-ra.
When was The Net released and how long is it?
The Net was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did The Net make at the box office?
The Net grossed $600K in worldwide ticket sales.