Revolver (2024 film)

Revolver (Korean: 리볼버) is a 2024 South Korean action crime film written and directed by Oh Seung-uk, starring Jeon Do-yeon, Ji Chang-wook, and Lim Ji-yeon. It was released theatrically on August 7, 2024.^[3]

Revolver
Theatrical release poster
Hangul	리볼버
RR	Ribolbeo
MR	Ribolbŏ
Directed by	Oh Seung-uk
Written by	Oh Seung-uk Joo Byeol
Produced by	Han Jae-deok Park Min-jung
Starring	Jeon Do-yeon Ji Chang-wook Lim Ji-yeon
Cinematography	Kang Kook-hyun
Edited by	Kim Sang-beom
Music by	Jo Yeong-wook
Production companies	Sanai Pictures Plus M Entertainment Story Rooftop
Distributed by	Plus M Entertainment
Release date	7 August 2024 (2024-08-07)
Running time	114 minutes
Country	South Korea
Language	Korean
Box office	US$1.8 million[1][2]

Plot

Police officer Soo-young, who was waiting to move into her dream new apartment, gets involved in an unexpected corruption scandal and accepts a substantial reward to take the fall for the crimes. Two years later, on the day of her release, Soo-young is greeted by a stranger named Yoon-sun, someone she has never met before. Sensing something is amiss, Soo-young sets out to find Andy, the man who promised her compensation. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a far more dangerous and powerful force behind the scheme.

Cast

• Jeon Do-yeon as Ha Soo-young^[4][5]
• Ji Chang-wook as Andy^[6][5]
• Lim Ji-yeon as Jeong Yoon-sun^[5]
• Kim Jun-han as Shin Dong-ho^[7]
• Kim Jong-soo as Chief director^[7]
• Jeon Hye-jin as Grace^[8]
• Jung Man-sik as Jo Jae-hoon^[7]
• Oh Eui-shik as Hong In-gi
• Yoon Kyung-ho as Attorney Yang
• Yang Hyun-Min as Park Kyung-ryong
• Kim Hye-eun as Shaman
• Kim Joon-bae as a monk
• Yoo Seong-ju as Chief Kwon
• Lee Jung-jae as Lim Seok-yong^[8]
• Jung Jae-young as Min Ki-hyun^[8]
• Park Min-jung as Bodyguard^{[9][unreliable source?]}

Reception

Box office

As of August 14, 2024^[update], Revolver has grossed $1.7 million with a running total of 226,986 tickets sold.^[10]

Accolades

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee / Work	Result	Ref.
Baeksang Arts Awards	2025	Best Film	Revolver	Nominated	[11][12]
		Best Director	Oh Seung-uk	Won
		Best Actress	Jeon Do-yeon	Won
		Best Supporting Actress	Lim Ji-yeon	Nominated
		Best Screenplay	Oh Seung-uk, Joo Byul	Nominated
Blue Dragon Film Awards	2024	Best Actress	Jeon Do-yeon	Nominated	[13]
		Best Supporting Actress	Lim Ji-yeon	Nominated
		Best Cinematography and Lighting	Kang Kuk-hyun, Kim Hyo-sung	Nominated
		Best Art Direction	Park Il-hyeon	Nominated
		Technical Award	Cho Sang-gyeong (Costume Design)	Nominated
Buil Film Awards	2024	Best Film	Revolver	Won	[14][15]
		Best Director	Oh Seung-uk	Nominated
		Best Actress	Jeon Do-yeon	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actress	Lim Ji-yeon	Won
		Best Cinematography	Kang Kuk-hyun	Won
Busan Film Critics Awards	2024	Grand Prize	Revolver	Won	[16]
		Best Actress	Jeon Do-yeon	Won