Reversal of Fortune (2003)
His life in shambles after youthful dreams of becoming a golf champion yield disappointing results, bored stock exchange worker Seungwan receives a second chance at success after a freak accident puts his life back on track. Severely beaten after inexplicably angering local mob boss Ma Gangseong, Seungwan passes out after meeting a man who appears to be his clone. Upon regaining consciousness, Seungwan learns that the life he knew is no more; he is no longer a miserable failure, but a famous golf champion. Though his marriage had been heading down a rocky road for some time, his new found success and passion finds him and his wife Jiyeong falling back in love. Though everything suddenly seems to be falling into place for Seungwan, an upcoming golf championship threatens to unravel his ideal world unless he is able to pull it all together for one shot at a life of happiness.
Cast
- Kim Seung-woo - Seung-wan
- Ha Ji-won - Ji-yeong
- Kang Seong-jin - Dae-shik
- Kim Seong-gyeom - Seung-wan's father
- Lee Han-wi - Dong-chun
- Jeon Su-gyeong - Jenny
- Im Yoo-jin - Marita
- Go Ho-kyung - Seon-joo
- Park Kwang-jung - Director Maeng
- Lee Moon-sik - Ma Gang-seong
Screenplay
- Kim Moon-seong (Screenplay)
- Lee Jeong-sub (Adaptation)
- Yeoh Gee-na (Adaptation)
- Kim Jae-hwan (Adaptation)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reversal of Fortune about?
- His life in shambles after youthful dreams of becoming a golf champion yield disappointing results, bored stock exchange worker Seungwan receives a second chance at success after a freak accident puts his life back on track. Severely beaten after inexplicably angering local mob boss Ma Gangseong, Seungwan passes out after meeting a man who appears to be his clone. Upon regaining consciousness, Seungwan learns that the life he knew is no more; he is no longer a miserable failure, but a famous golf champion. Though his marriage had been heading down a rocky road for some time, his new found success and passion finds him and his wife Jiyeong falling back in love. Though everything suddenly seems to be falling into place for Seungwan, an upcoming golf championship threatens to unravel his ideal world unless he is able to pull it all together for one shot at a life of happiness.
- Who directed Reversal of Fortune?
- Reversal of Fortune was directed by Park Yong-woon.
- Who stars in Reversal of Fortune?
- Reversal of Fortune stars Kim Seung-woo, Ha Ji-won, Kang Seong-jin, Kim Seong-gyeom, Lee Han-wi, Jeon Su-gyeong.
- How long is Reversal of Fortune?
- Reversal of Fortune has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Reversal of Fortune?
- Reversal of Fortune is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Reversal of Fortune produced?
- Reversal of Fortune was produced in South Korea.