The shows gives an inside look into London gang lifestyle on the estates of London and how kids become 'shotters' for the more notorious people on the estates | When the film won the Grand Prix at Cannes, the director thanked the octopodes along with the cast and crew |
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After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in five days | Thirteen-year old Ra'Nell gradually gets lured into the gang and drug business as his mother Lisa has a breakdown and is hospitalised - with devastating consequences |
Rivalry with Kamale and his gang results in their loan from Raikes being stolen, and they swear revenge.
5Abducted on a rainy night in 1988, the obnoxious drunk, Oh Dae-Su, much to his surprise, wakes up locked in a windowless and dilapidated hotel room, for an unknown reason | This film left me thinking about it the following day which is normally a good thing atleast it shows my memory is working! Not only is the acting good, but the soundtrack is phenomenal, showcasing a lot of London grime artists |
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To live rich Dushane and Sully go into partnership with top don Bobby Raikes 'Geoff Bell I ' | However, who would hate Oh Dae-Su so much he would deny him of a quick and clean death? Eating live octopus in Korea is commonplace although it is usually sliced first |
I wont divulge the plot or end this comment with a Latin quote to reinforce my self importance i'll just say go and watch it, preferably if you're not too squeamish and don't mind subtitles.