: Bang Ui-gang (Jang Hyuk) is a legendary retired hitman living a quiet life with his wife.

: When his wife goes on vacation, she asks him to babysit her friend's rebellious teenage daughter, Yoon-ji.

: After Yoon-ji is targeted and kidnapped by a human trafficking syndicate, Ui-gang is forced out of retirement to cut a bloody path through the underworld to rescue her. ‎'The Killer' review by Noah Cassidy • Letterboxd

The 2022 South Korean action thriller (also known as The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die ) has gained a reputation as "South Korea's John Wick " for its relentless pacing and stylized violence. Directed by Choi Jae-hoon , the film serves as a showcase for veteran actor Jang Hyuk , who not only stars but also designed the action choreography. Core Premise