: The cinematography was highly regarded, particularly the visually striking climax featuring a burning prison building. The Prison (2017) - IMDb
The story follows (played by Kim Rae-won), a former police officer known for a 100% arrest rate who is incarcerated for hit-and-run and evidence tampering. Inside, he encounters Jung Ik-ho (played by Han Suk-kyu), the undisputed "kingpin" who rules the prison through a vast network of bribes involving the warden and guards. The Prison(2017)
: The prison is depicted not as a place of reform, but as a hub for flawless criminal operations where the system itself is the primary enabler of crime. : The cinematography was highly regarded, particularly the
: Yoo-gun initially struggles as he is surrounded by criminals he personally put behind bars. However, his fearless nature catches the attention of Ik-ho. : The prison is depicted not as a
: While Yoo-gun appears to join Ik-ho's syndicate to survive, it is eventually revealed that he is on a dangerous undercover mission to expose the organization and uncover the truth behind his brother's death. Themes and Atmosphere
: The narrative leans heavily on the irony of prisoners being the only people who "can't" be suspects because they are technically locked up. Critical and Commercial Reception