Lady Vengeance
친절한 금자씨
“All she wanted was a peaceful life… they didn't give it.”
Synopsis
Released after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 13 years, a woman begins executing her elaborate plan of retribution.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Lady Vengeance trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-29
Top Cast
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Lee Young-ae
Lee Geum-ja
Choi Min-sik
Mr. Baek
Kwon Yea-young
Jenny
Kim Si-hoo
Geun-shik
Nam Il-woo
Detective Choi
Kim Byeong-ok
Preacher
Oh Dal-su
Mr. Chang
Lee Seung-shin
Park Yi-jeong
Kim Bu-seon
Woo So-young
Ra Mi-ran
Oh Su-hee
Koh Soo-hee
Ma-nyeo
Seo Young-ju
Kim Yang-hee
Kim Jin-goo
Ko Sun-sook
Kim Ik-tae
Won-mo's Father
Lee Yeong-mi
Won-mo's Mother
Jang Jeong-ae
Se-hyun's sister
Choi Jung-woo
Dong-hwa's Father
Park Myung-shin
Dong-hwa's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 458 DaysFilmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 30, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2007
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 18, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Chan-wook
- Screenplay & Story
- Park Chan-wook
- Original Score
- Choi Seung-hyun, Cho Young-wuk
- Original Title
- 친절한 금자씨
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.8M
- Production Studios
- TSJ Entertainment, Ilshin Capital Investments, Centurion Investment, Moho Film, CJ Entertainment, CJ Investment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Chan-wook
Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung
Choi Seung-hyun, Cho Young-wuk
Chung Chung-hoon
Kim Sang-bum, Kim Jae-beom
Lee Chun-yeong, Beth Kono, Lee Tae-hun, J.J. Harris, June Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Cho Hwa-sung
Production Design
Lee Chun-yeong
Producer
Choi Seung-hyun
Original Music Composer
Kim Sang-bum
Editor
Kim Jae-beom
Editor
Beth Kono
Producer
Lee Tae-hun
Producer
J.J. Harris
Producer
Park Chan-wook
Director
Chung Chung-hoon
Director of Photography
June Lee
Producer
Park Chan-wook
Screenplay
Chung Seo-kyung
Writer
Cho Sang-kyung
Costume Design
Cho Young-wuk
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Vengeance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lady Vengeance about?
Released after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 13 years, a woman begins executing her elaborate plan of retribution.
Who directed Lady Vengeance?
Lady Vengeance was directed by Park Chan-wook.
Who stars in Lady Vengeance?
The principal cast of Lady Vengeance includes Lee Young-ae, Choi Min-sik, Kwon Yea-young, Kim Si-hoo, Nam Il-woo.
When was Lady Vengeance released and how long is it?
Lady Vengeance was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Lady Vengeance make at the box office?
Lady Vengeance grossed $23.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Lady Vengeance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady Vengeance was composed by Choi Seung-hyun, Cho Young-wuk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady Vengeance?
Lady Vengeance holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).