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One spark away from blowing it all up—again.
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The Legendary Lighter (2019)

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Overview

Action

A man who used to be called Lighter cleans up his act from his days as a gangster and struggles to start over.

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Content warning
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Standout Aspects

Acting

Kim Hae-joon's wounded swagger carries every frame.

Practical Effects

Raw, unpolished brawls that actually hurt to watch.

Best for:Solo: Late-night brooding with soju energy.·Streaming: Skip the theatre, embrace the grit at home.·Rewatch: Catch the subtle guilt in his eyes second time.
Heads up:Violence: Frequent blunt-force trauma, not stylized.
C

Director

Chae Ki-jun

ReleasedOct 29, 2019
Runtime1h 49m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Fiveday
Gnos

Top Cast

Kim Hae-joon

Kim Hae-joon

Chae Song Bin (Lighter)

Park Sharon

Park Sharon

Park Jin-ah

Lee Dong-ju

Lee Dong-ju

Lee Yeong-tae

Hong Dal-pyo

Hong Dal-pyo

Ma Seok-joon

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Chae Ki-jun shot this guerrilla-style in actual Seoul back alleys over 23 days.

Cultural

The 'Lighter' nickname references a real 1990s gangster slang for someone who 'starts fires'—both literal and interpersonal.

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The Legendary Lighter - Trailer (전설의 라이타 예고편)

The Legendary Lighter - Trailer (전설의 라이타 예고편)

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