A Man of Reason

A Man of Reason is a 2022 South Korean action thriller film directed by Jung Woo-sung, in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Jung, Kim Nam-gil, Park Sung-woong, Kim Jun-han and Park Yoo-na. It had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2022. The film was released theatrically in South Korea on August 15, 2023.

Synopsis
Soo Hyuk who spent 10 years in jail covering for his boss, is finally released. After learning that, during his time on the inside, he has become the father of a baby girl, Soo Hyuk wants to live a normal life with his former girlfriend, Min-seo, and their daughter, In-bi and cut his ties with the criminal world, but the boss doesn't want to release Su-hyuk. The boss hires an assassin to silence him and the hitman holds Soo Hyuk's daughter hostage.

Cast

 * Jung Woo-sung as Soo-hyuk
 * Kim Nam-gil as Woo-jin
 * Park Sung-woong as Eung-guk
 * Kim Jun-han as Seong-joon
 * Park Yoo-na as Jin-ah
 * Lee Elijah as Min-seo
 * Kim Joo-hun as Jun-ho

Production
Principal photography began on February 10, 2020.

Release
The film was invited to the Special Presentations section at 2022 Toronto International Film Festival where it had its world premiere on September 13, 2022. It was screened at Orivita section at the 55th Sitges Film Festival in October 2022. It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'Korean Cinema Today - Panorama' section and will be screened on October 5, 2023.

The film was released theatrically in South Korea on August 15, 2023.

Reception
As of October 9, 2023, the film has grossed US$941,592 at the local box office and accumulated 128,485 admissions.