Kim Ha-neul Movies

This slick and tense thriller with comedic elements from South Korean director Shin Tae-ra concerns an aggressive unit of the Russian mafia, detached to infiltrate Korea and filch a cutting-edge chemical weapon. The Korean government issues two secret agents to stop the Russians - both masked by undercover identities: Ahn Soo-ji (Kim Ha-neul), a tough-as-nails female martial arts pro who continues to draw the envy of all of her colleagues, and her male counterpart, klutzy and inept rookie Lee Jae-joon (Kang ji-Hwan), whose unfortunate presence leads to a series of outrageous blunders. Complicating matters, it seems, is the fact that the couple (polar opposites, who hate each other passionately), were once romantically involved. Soo-ji's requirement to maintain a secret life as an agent destroyed the couple by preventing them from maintaining an open relationship. Now, as it so happens, both are agents, and happen to serendipitously run into each other on the job. Though it seems nearly impossible, they must figure out a way to navigate through the possibility of a rekindled relationship, and attempt to save the world at the same time. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

South Korean director Park Hyun Jin's romantic drama 6-nyeon-jjae Yeon-ae-jong (Lovers of Six Years) reflects on the inevitability of change and its potential impact on the emotional and psychological landscapes of a romantic relationship. Kim Ha-neul and Yoon Kye-sang star, respectively, as Lee Da-jin and Kim Jae-yeong, two paramours with a six year history, who literally could not be any happier. Above all else, the lovers have benefited from their mutual emotional support of one another - encouragement that has enabled each to grace new occupational heights. In time, however, circumstantial changes occur and raise serious questions about the permanence of this romance. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Sophomore university student Su-weon (Kim Ha-neul) has been struggling with financing her education since she began her degree program, which has forced her to become a part-time tutor. In need of a new student since she was forced to quit her previous assignment with a group of sexually aggressive young men, Su-weon, with her mother's assistance, finds a new job working with the son of a rich acquaintance. The young man, Ji-hun (Gweon Sang-woo), has spent the last three years studying in the United States and -- due to his ambivalence toward his studies -- he has failed to graduate as a senior in each of those three years. For his part, Ji-hun would rather not have anything to do with his new tutor and attempts to scare her away. Meanwhile, Su-weon is just as determined to accomplish her objectives with Ji-hun, and as the two wage psychological warfare with one another, an unexpected friendship and romance begins to bloom. My Tutor Friend was a smash hit in South Korea upon its release in early 2003, topping the box-office charts for five weeks after its debut. ~ Ryan Shriver, Rovi

Kwak Kyeong-taek, whose previous work includes Bath House: 3 p.m. Paradise, presents this mystery comedy-drama about a young intense physician. Dr. Kang has an unusual ability to save terminally ill patients; he can transfer the polyps from cancer patients to his own brain. Attractive young anesthetist Pyo, who loves him from afar, frets over his physical well-being and beseeches her chief surgeon father not to investigate Dr. Kang's strange powers. This film was screened at the 1999 Vancouver Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi