Question 1

What desperate situation drives the plot of Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance?

Accepted Answer

A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures to fund a kidney transplant for his sister, which spirals into a cycle of violence and revenge.

Question 2

Which actor broke his voice for three days to sound authentic in a screaming scene?

Accepted Answer

Song Kang-ho shouted for three days to break his voice for the scene where he screams for help through a black plastic bag.

Question 3

What unique cinematic first did this film achieve?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film in history to have a sex scene with sign language.

Question 4

Which major international festivals has Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It has been featured at the Toronto International Film Festival (2002), Berlin International Film Festival (2003), Istanbul Film Festival (2005), Locarno International Film Festival (2019), and Jeonju International Film Festival (2025).

Question 5

How did the cast prepare for the sign language scenes?

Accepted Answer

All characters using sign language learned alongside deaf and nonverbal individuals, having sign-language conversations with them about the movie.

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