Lee Dae-ro Can't Die
Lee Dae-ro Can't Die (이대로, 죽을 순 없다, also known as Short Time) is a 2005 South Korean action film about a corrupt police officer who is told he has only three months to live, and plots his own death so his wife can collect his insurance policy.
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| Original Title | 이대로, 죽을 순 없다 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Director | Lee Young-eun |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (4 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy on the foundation of a fatal diagnosis, relying on increasingly chaotic action sequences to highlight the protagonist's desperate and farcical quest. It explores the absurd lengths one might go to for a perceived legacy, using the police thriller format for subversive laughs.
What lingers after the credits is the peculiar blend of slapstick violence and underlying pathos—a reminder of the chaos that ensues when life is put on a deadline. Those who tire of predictable action plots will find a darkly humorous twist here. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Lee Young-eun
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Perfect for a casual movie night, best enjoyed with a group for its darkly comic, action-packed chaos.
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