Life can be a little hectic when you have two jobs. That’s definitely the case for Hong Moo Hyuk, a mild-manner music teacher by day and a modern-day Robin Hood by night. Moo Hyuk is a direct descendant of Hong Gil Dong, a famous thief who stole from the rich and gave to the poor during South Korea’s Chosun Dynasty, so it’s in his blood to continue the work of his ancestors. Will he have to give up his alter ego in order to marry the woman he loves?
Original title: 홍길동의 후예
Title: The Righteous Thief
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The Righteous Thief
Movie: The Righteous Thief (International English title) / The Descendants of Hong Gil-dong (literal title)
Revised romanization: Hongkildongui Huye
Hangul: 홍길동의 후예
Director: Jeong Yong-Ki
Writer: Park Jung-Woo
Producer: Kim Jae-Jung, Lim Seung-Yong, Ham Jeong-Yeop, Bae Seong-Eun
Cinematographer: Moon Yong-Sik
Release Date: November 26, 2009
Runtime: 117 min.
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea
CAST
Hong Mu-Hyeok is the 18th generation descendant of Hong Kil-dong (famous Robin Hood like character). By day, Hong Mu-Hyeok works as a high school music teacher, but by night works as a Hong Kil-dong like thief. His rival is Lee Jeong-Min, a cold blooded businessman known to bribe politicians for personal gains.
SYNOPSIS
Hong Moo Hyuk (Lee Bum Soo) is a mild-mannered music teacher by day and a modern-day Robin Hood by night. His family is a direct descendant of Hong Gil Dong, a famous thief who stole from the rich and gave to the poor during South Korea's Chosun Dynasty. Assisted by his parents (Park In Hwanand Kim Ja Ok) and younger brother, Chan Hyuk (Jang Ki Beom), Moo Hyuk leads a secret double life fighting modern villains using high-tech gadgets. His main nemesis is corrupt businessman Lee Jung Min (Kim Su Ro), whose cunning schemes seem almost too difficult for Moo Hyuk to overcome. Can Moo Hyuk continue his nightly escapades when he wants to marry his girlfriend, Yeon Hwa (Lee Si Young), whose brother (Sung Dong Il) is a prosecutor determined to bring his family to justice? "The Righteous Thief," also known as "Descendants of Hong Gil Dong," is a 2009 South Korean film by director Jeong Yong Ki, who also directed "Marrying the Mafia III.".
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