The Tiger

Set in 1925 during the Japanese occupation of Korea, this historical drama follows the hunt for the last remaining tiger in the region. The animal, feared by the Japanese military, becomes a target for an army seeking to eliminate it as a symbol of Korean spirit. To succeed, the occupiers seek the help of Chun Man-duk, a man known as the most skilled hunter in the country. While the experienced hunter is reluctant to participate in the mission, the conflict escalates as his own son decides to join the pursuit.

The film was directed and written by Park Hoon-jung, following his 2013 work New World. It features Choi Min-sik in the lead role as Man-deok, alongside Jeong Man-sik, Kim Sang-ho, and Seong Yu-bin. Produced by Next Entertainment World and Sanai Pictures, the movie had a budget of 13 million USD and earned 12 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb from 7,400 votes and 7.7/10 on TMDB from 289 votes. Film critics gave the movie a rating of 7.7/10 based on 8 reviews, which aligns with the audience score on TMDB.