A satirical thriller blending pitch-black comedy with social horror. Amidst the autumnal decay of a corporate career, a desperate father's descent into murder becomes a grotesque mirror of capitalist survival, where the only way up is to cut everyone else down.
No Other Choice
어쩔수가없다
Director:
Park Chan-wook
Cast:
Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran
Crime
Thriller
Comedy
Budget:
$12,200,000
Box Office:
$25,343,108
No Other Choice - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Joint Security Area Reunion
The casting of Lee Byung-hun reunites him with director Park Chan-wook, calling back to their breakout success in Joint Security Area. The dynamic of a man crossing a line into violence echoes their previous work.
Red Pepper Dragonfly
The song playing during a key scene references the name of the fake company Man-su creates to lure his victims, adding a layer of ironic musical commentary.
The 'Oldboy' Hammer
During a struggle, Man-su wields a tool that visually references the iconic hammer from Oldboy, acknowledging Park's history with stylized violence.
Bonsai and Greenhouse
Man-su's obsession with his bonsai trees mirrors his need to control and 'prune' his environment—and his competition—to fit his desired shape.