For the Emperor

After a match-fixing scandal ends his professional baseball career, Lee Hwan begins working for a loan-sharking operation in Busan. As he rises through the ranks of the criminal organization, he develops a romantic relationship with a bar owner. The situation turns violent when his girlfriend disappears, forcing him into a deadly conflict with his former mentor.

This 2014 South Korean action thriller was directed by Park Sang-joon and written by Lee Yong-soo. The film features a cast led by Lee Min-ki, Park Sung-woong, and Lee Tae-im. Produced by Opus Pictures, the movie had a worldwide box office return of 4 million USD.

Audience reception was consistent across different platforms, with the film earning a 5.7 rating on IMDb from 856 votes and a 5.7 rating on TMDB from 59 votes.