A Bittersweet Life (2005)

A violent South Korean drama about a gangster, the boss' right-hand man, who discovers one day that heart and head don’t always agree and when that happens things tend to get very out of hand.
Lee Byung-hun is convincing as the dutiful aide, confident in his abilities and his convictions but lacking in happiness. The camera studies him often, giving us an insight into his state of mind without the need for words.
It’s an overly-slick looking drama with some Western-inspired moments that set it apart from the norm, particularly the superb finale.

4 reflections of nature out of 5