Oldboy (South Korea, 2003)

Oh Dae-Su is kidnapped and imprisoned in a cell for 15 years without explanation. He then is released, equipped with money, a cellphone and expensive clothes. As he strives to explain his imprisonment and get his revenge, Oh Dae-Su soon finds out that his kidnapper has a greater plan for him and is set onto a path of pain and suffering in an attempt to uncover the motive of his mysterious tormentor.

One of the greatest movies in Asian cinema history, and also one of the more well-known. A blood-red journey of vengeance. Contains a handful of scenes that will make your jaw hit the floor, and one particular fist fight which made headlines all across the world. It turned now well-known actor Choi Min-sik (The Quiet Family) into a superstar, and was directed by one of South Korea's best film makers Park Chan-wook, who's responsible for gems like Thirst (2009) and Joint Security Area (2000).

Genre: Drama/Mystery/Thriller