---
title: "The Chaser"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-chaser-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13855
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Chaser (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-chaser-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "The Chaser" is a 2008 South Korean crime thriller directed by Na Hong-jin. The story revolves around Joong-ho, a detective turned pimp, who is facing financial difficulties. He is struggling to collect debts from his girls, several of whom have gone missing. As he tries to track down the missing women, he discovers a clue that suggests they were all called by the same client. This information leads him to one of his girls, who is currently meeting with the mysterious client. The film explores the darker side of human nature and the consequences of Joong-ho's actions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disgraced detective turned pimp searches for his missing girls in a tense 2008 crime thriller."

### Why Watch
- directed by Na Hong-jin in his directorial debut
- intense cat-and-mouse dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- features dark crime themes
- involves missing persons and violence
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dark crime themes and intense situations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, suspenseful, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Na Hong-jin
- **Networks / Studios**: Bidangil Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kim Yun-seok** as *Eom Jung-ho*
- **Ha Jung-woo** as *Ji Young-min*
- **Seo Young-hee** as *Kim Mi-jin*
- **Kim You-jung** as *Eun-ji*
- **Jung In-gi** as *Detective Lee*
- **Choi Jung-woo** as *Chief of Police*
- **Min Kyung-jin** as *Captain*
- **Park Hyo-ju** as *Detective Oh*
- **Koo Bon-woong** as *Meathead*
- **Oh Yeon-ah** as *Seong-hee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Chaser released?
The film was released in 2008.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Na Hong-jin in his directorial debut.

### Q: What is the main character's profession?
The main character, Joong-ho, is a dirty detective turned pimp.

### Q: What starts the conflict in the story?
Several of Joong-ho's girls disappear recently without clearing their debts.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified under crime, thriller, and action.

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