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Memories of Murder
2003
A sadistic serial rapist and murderer of young women terrorizes a small province in 1980s South Korea. To prevent further crimes, three increasingly desperate detectives with conflicting methods race against time to unravel the violent mind of the killer in a futile effort to solve the case.
Yoo Seung-mok
Cast · Known for The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil, Memories of Murder
Seung-mok Yoo is a South Korean actor, known for The Host (2006), Memories of Murder (2003) and A Werewolf Boy (2012).
Kim Sang-kyung
Cast · Known for Memories of Murder
Kim Sang-kyung (born December 29, 1971) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his leading roles in Memories of Murder (2003) and May 18 (2007).
Jeon Mi-seon
Cast · Known for Memories of Murder
Jeon Mi-seon (December 7, 1970 – June 29, 2019) was a South Korean actress. Though best known as a supporting actress in films and television series such as Memories of Murder (2003), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), and Hide and Seek (2013), Jeon Mi-seon also played the leading role in Love Is a Crazy Thing (2005).
Park Hae-il
Cast · Known for Memories of Murder
Park Hae-il (박해일) is a South Korean actor. Born on January 26, 1977, he is known for his work in some of South Korea's biggest blockbusters including Memories of Murder (2003), The Host (2006), The Last Princess (2016), Moss (2010), War of the Arrows (2011), and The Fortress (2017). Most of these did north of 5 million admissions domestically, with The Host being the biggest Korean blockbuster in history at the time of release with 13 million admissions. He has also received a variety of awards, including the Grand Bell & Blue Dragon Best Actor awards for War of the Arrows.
Woo Go-na
Cast · Known for Memories of Murder
Woo Go-na (우고나) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her supporting role as Kim So-hyeon in Bong Joon-ho's acclaimed crime drama feature film Memories of Murder (2003).
Shim Sung-bo
Writer · Known for Memories of Murder
Shim Sung-bo (심성보) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter born in 1972. A graduate of the Korea National University of Arts, he gained major recognition as the co-screenwriter of Bong Joon-ho's acclaimed crime thriller Memories of Murder (2003), earning multiple awards for his screenplay. Shim made his feature directorial debut with the survival maritime thriller Sea Fog (2014), which he co-wrote alongside Bong Joon-ho. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was chosen as South Korea's official entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards.
Taro Iwashiro
Composer · Known for Memories of Murder
Taro Iwashiro (岩代 太郎 Iwashiro Tarō) has composed the music for many Japanese television series and films. He has composed for both Red Cliff films, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, Azumi, The Prince of Tennis, Rurouni Kenshin: The Motion Picture, and the Korean film Memories of Murder. He was also lead composer for the Capcom video game Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny. Iwashiro has often led the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for his soundtracks, including the 2005 taiga drama Yoshitsune and 2008 film Red Cliff.
Kim Roi-ha
Cast · Known for Memories of Murder
Kim Roi-ha (김뢰하) is a South Korean character actor born on November 15, 1965. Beginning his career in theater and short films in the 1990s, he rose to prominence through his early artistic collaborations with acclaimed director Bong Joon-ho, starring in Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), Memories of Murder (2003), and The Host (2006). Over a multi-decade career, Kim established a prolific screen presence in film and television. His major film credits include Save the Green Planet! (2003), A Bittersweet Life (2005), Forbidden Quest (2006), Dachimawa Lee (2008), and Hindsight (2011). On television, he has featured in prominent roles across series such as Iljimae (2008), Voice (2017), Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021), Connect (2022), and My Sweet Mobster (2024).
Jay Choi
Producer · Known for The Intern
Choi Jae-won (Korean: 최재원; Hanja: 崔載元; born 1967) is a South Korean film investor, planner, and producer, as well as the co-founder and current CEO of Anthology Studio, a subsidiary of Studio LuluLala. He started his career as security analyst at a venture capital company. He became film investor after he introduced South Korea's first film investment fund. Throughout his career, he has held CEO positions at iPictures, Barunson E&A, Next Entertainment World, and withUs Film. Moreover, he has served as the former head of Warner Bros. Korea, fostering collaboration between the domestic film market and major Hollywood studios. Choi Jae-won oversaw the investment, production, and distribution of numerous films. He has been involved in films such as Kim Jee-woon's A Tale of Two Sisters and The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008); as well as Bong Joon-ho's Memories of Murder, The Host, and Mother. Additionally, he was involved in Yang Woo-suk's The Attorney (2013) which is ranked 16th in South Korean box office of all time and had sold more than ten million tickets. In 2020, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism appointed Choi Jae-won as one of seven members of the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). The term of office was from January 3, 2020, to January 3, 2022. In January 2021, he was appointed as the vice chairman of the Korean Film Council (KOFIC).
Cynthia Gibb
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cynthia Gibb (born December 14, 1963 in Bennington, Vermont, U.S.) is an American actress and former model who has starred in film and on television. Gibb grew up in Westport, Connecticut and got her big break at the age of 14 when she was discovered by the Eileen Ford Agency in New York City. She was on the cover of Vogue and Young Miss. Fate then intervened, as director Woody Allen saw her in one of those magazines and gave her her first film role in his 1980 movie Stardust Memories. In the 1986 war film, Salvador, directed by Oliver Stone and starring James Woods, she portrayed an American nun in El Salvador who was raped and murdered. Gibb's best known TV role was on the soap opera Search for Tomorrow as Susan "Suzi" Martin Wyatt Carter from 1981-1983. She was also a regular for three seasons on the original Fame TV show and appeared in the first three Diagnosis: Murder movies in 1992 as Dr. Amanda Bentley. In the TV adaptation of Gypsy she starred as the adult Rose Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee, opposite Bette Midler as Mama Rose. She later starred in the 1995 short lived TV series Deadly Games. She has also played in many TV movies, including the role of Karen Carpenter in The Karen Carpenter Story (1989). She has three children Description above from the Wikipedia article Cynthia Gibb, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
A Tale of the Secret Saint
2026
Fia always dreamed of being a great knight, despite her lack of talent as a swordswoman. Then, a brush with death in battle awakens memories of her past life as the legendary Saint who defeated the Demon King. Her powers return, but so do the enemies who killed her once before. Fia vows to conceal her true identity to survive. But how can a knight resist using her powers to help those in need?
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004
Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.
Reincarnated as a Sword
2022
Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow stronger, while the sword wants to know why he is here. Together, the strange duo's journey has only just begun!
Forgotten Island
2026
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
Forgotten Island
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While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
Lee Jae-wook
Cast · Known for Dead-End Job
Lee Jae-wook (born May 10, 1998) is a South Korean actor and model. He made his television debut in Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019) and his film debut in The Battle of Jangsari (2019). He gained recognition with Extraordinary You (2019) and Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol (2020), both of which earned him acting awards. His role in Alchemy of Souls (2022–2023) brought him three additional acting awards.
Juan Chavarría Galicia
Juan Chavarría Galicia, better known in the world of professional wrestling as Gran Marcus, was born on December 27, 1938, in Torreón, Coahuila, in the Laguna region, renowned for its significant contribution to Mexican wrestling. From a young age, he was trained by the legendary Halcón Suriano, debuting at the now-defunct Arena Charro Aguayo in Torreón against Manny Moñetones. Throughout his career, Markus became a prominent figure both in Mexico and the United States, achieving great success in the 1970s and 1980s. In Mexico, he secured major victories, including wins over Enrique Vera and Raúl Reyes at Arena México, as well as the historic mask match against José Lothario at the Plaza de Toros Monumental in Monterrey. His rivalry with Lothario was one of the most notable, continuing in the United States, where Markus also achieved numerous accolades, teaming up with figures like Gino Hernández, with whom he formed a legendary rudo tag team remembered by fans. In World Class Championship Wrestling (Texas), Markus faced high-profile opponents such as Danny Ortiz (El Halcón) and Kevin Von Erich, cementing his status as a top international star. Throughout his career, Markus won several championships, including the Texas Heavyweight Championship and the NWA American Tag Team Championship, known for his skill in the ring and his ability to create controversy both inside and outside the squared circle. His involvement in Mexican wrestling was also significant, being part of the legendary La Ola Blanca team alongside Ángel Blanco and Dr. Wagner, marking an era in the industry. In the final years of his career, Markus had one of his most intense rivalries with Aníbal, culminating in a mask vs. mask match where Markus was defeated. After years in the ring, his retirement came in 1990 due to a serious pancreatic illness. Despite his condition, Markus' strength helped him survive, though he had to step away from active competition. Post-retirement, he focused on renting out a wrestling ring and managing taxi-related businesses, all while cherishing his memories of wrestling and the great rivals he faced, such as Mil Máscaras and El Halcón. Contrary to rumors of his death in 2007, Markus remained alive until November of that year, when he passed away. His legacy endures in the minds of fans, who continue to remember and admire his contributions to wrestling both in Mexico and abroad.
Kazue Fukiishi
Cast · Known for Document 72 Hours, Black Kite
Kazue Fukiishi (吹石 一恵 Fukiishi Kazue) is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 28th Yokohama Film Festival for What the Snow Brings, Tegami, and Memories of Tomorrow.
Anulka Dziubinska
Anulka Maria Dziubinska (born 14 December 1950) is an English actress and model. She was featured as Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month in May 1973. After her Playmate appearance, Dziubinska became an actress of film and television, perhaps most prominently in her debut role as a lesbian vampire in the British exploitation film classic Vampyres (1974), in which she was credited by only her first name, Anulka. Further acting assignments followed. In the late 1970s, Dziubinska moved to the USA. She continued her career and married twice. She left the public eye in 1985, however, when she became pregnant with her first child. Eventually, she became a floral designer and owner of a florist shop in Hollywood. She returned to Britain in 2003 for an appearance in the documentary short Return of the Vampyres, in which she shares her memories of working on the film. In 2006, she co-wrote a book about flower design, Zen Flowers: Designs to Soothe the Senses and Nourish the Soul. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anulka Dziubinska licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Gokusen
2002
Newly graduate Yamaguchi Kumiko an idealistic teacher who entered Shirokin High to be a math teacher. Having high hopes for her students, her world turned up side down when she finds out that she'll be teaching the class 3-D the hardest class to take care of. Class 3-D is a bunch of students who looks more like delinquents and trouble makers. The students show no respect to teachers nor a little kindness. Each and every student doesn't like teacher for almost everyone has no good memories of them. The leader of the class is Sawada Shin. He is well respected for there are rumors that he beat a teacher to death. The students try there hardest to bully and make fun of her so she'll quit but all there efforts went to waste because Yamaguchi ain't an ordinary Teacher. Yamaguchi Kumiko is actually the 4th generation heir to Oedo group, a yakuza clan. Even though everyone in there clan wants her to the next leader, she made up her mind and so everyone accepted it.
Sean Grennan
Cast · Known for The Untouchables
An actor for many years, Sean began writing for the theatre as co-librettist for the musical Phantom of the Country Opera, which had its world premiere at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois. He went on to debut five shows at the American Heartland Theatre in Kansas City –his comedies Beer for Breakfast and As Long As We Both Shall Live and his musicals (librettist/lyricist) Married Alive!, A Dog’s Life, and Another Night Before Christmas. In addition, Sean has had four world premieres at Peninsula Players Theatre in Wisconsin — Making God Laugh, The Tin Woman, Now and Then and A Rock Sails By. The last of which was part of the statewide festival, “World Premiere Wisconsin”. His play LUCK! won an honorable mention from the National Writers Association’s Playwrighting Festival and was produced by the Epic Theatre Company. His plays and musicals have gone on to hundreds of productions around the world, including China, England, Australia, Germany, Serbia, Russia, Ireland, Italy, and others. Sean has been the Playwright in Residence at Centre Stage’s New Play Festival in South Carolina, the Playwright in Residence at Lamb Arts Regional Theatre in Iowa and twice served as an adjudicator for the Midwest Dramatists Conference. Longtime Chicago and New York City residents, Sean and his wife Kathy moved full time to Pennsylvania in ’22 when Kathy completed a 13-year run in Broadway’s “Wicked.” In PA, they share a lovely home, canoe, and golf cart, as well as sweet memories of Sean’s recently passed on writing partner, excellent dog Hank. His musical “Phantom of the Country Opera” has been published by MTI, and his other plays/musicals have been published by Playscripts, Inc. and Broadway Licensing. Sean is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, SAG/AFTRA and The Dramatists Guild.
Harrison Holzer
A native New Yorker, Harrison Holzer made his film debut playing the incomparable Sam Rockwell's son in "Better Living Through Chemistry." He has two great loves: his Knicks and comedy. He was an improvisational tour de force receiving stellar reviews in the Sony movie "Sex Tape." He expertly sharpened swords with the masterful Jason Segel. Harrison has very fond memories of that set. The top being when Ms. Diaz, fed him off her fork some of her delicious kale salad. He also was a series regular in the ABC pilot "Nerd Herd." He spends much time in LA, but a bit of his heart is always in his beloved NYC.
Ken Watanabe
Cast · Known for Inception, Godzilla, The Creator
Ken Watanabe (born October 21, 1959) is a Japanese stage, film, and television actor. To English-speaking audiences he is known for playing tragic hero characters, such as General Tadamichi Kuribayashi in Letters from Iwo Jima and Lord Katsumoto Moritsugu in The Last Samurai, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Among other awards, he has won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actor twice, in 2007 for Memories of Tomorrow and in 2010 for Shizumanu Taiyō. He is also known for his roles in director Christopher Nolan's Hollywood blockbusters Batman Begins and Inception.