

Cruel Winter Blues
“A man dreams of a most brutal revenge.”
A gangster's quest for revenge is sidetracked by an encounter with his target's mother in this deeply-felt hybrid of a crime thriller and a family drama.
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About Cruel Winter Blues
Cruel Winter Blues is a 2006 Korean-language crime and drama film directed by Lee Jeong-beom. The cast is led by Sul Kyung-gu, Jo Han-sun, Na Moon-hee. It has a runtime of 1h 58m.
Cruel Winter Blues was produced by Sidus and CJ Entertainment and made in South Korea. It was released on November 19, 2006.
- Director
- Lee Jeong-beom
- Writers
- Lee Jeong-beom
- Release date
- November 19, 2006
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Sidus, CJ Entertainment
Cruel Winter Blues cast & crew
Cruel Winter Blues was directed by Lee Jeong-beom and written by Lee Jeong-beom.
The cast features Sul Kyung-gu as Jae-moon, Jo Han-sun as Chi-gook, Na Moon-hee as Jeom-sim, Yoon Je-moon as Dae-sik, Ryu Seung-ryong as Min-jae, and Oh Yong as Sang-geun.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kim Jun-seok, cinematography is by Kim Dong-cheon, and it was produced by Kim Mi-hee and Tcha Sung-jai.
Is Cruel Winter Blues worth watching?
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Cruel Winter Blues is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Cruel Winter Blues

Sul Kyung-gu
Jae-moon

Jo Han-sun
Chi-gook

Na Moon-hee
Jeom-sim

Yoon Je-moon
Dae-sik

Ryu Seung-ryong
Min-jae

Oh Yong
Sang-geun

Shim Yi Young
Mi-ryung

Kim Joon-bae
Won-ki
Kwon Seong-deok
Supermarket Elder

Jo Deok-jae
Detective 1
Yang Jong-hyeon
Detective 2

Seon Uk-hyeon
Drunk Thug
Cruel Winter Blues — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cruel Winter Blues in United States?
Cruel Winter Blues is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Cruel Winter Blues in?
Cruel Winter Blues is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cruel Winter Blues?
Cruel Winter Blues runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).











