Korean Film Review

17 Perfect Number (용의자X)


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#mystery #suspense #alibi #Bang Eun-jin #Ryoo Seung-bum #Lee Yo-won #Cho Jin-woong #2012 #recorded in August, 2021

Adapted from Keigo Higashino’s novel The Devotion of Suspect X, it centers around a timid, yet very well mannered, mathematics teacher. He uses his genius mind in meticulously planning the perfect alibi for a woman, who killed her ex-husband.

The film received critical acclaim, especially for the performance of actors.

Known for his manic energy, Ryoo Seung-bum has cemented his status as one of Korea’s top actors. His older brother Ryoo Seung-wan shot his feature directorial debut Die Band starring Seung-bum, and the film became an instant cult hit, earning attention for the Ryoo brothers.

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Korean Film ReviewBy Arirang Radio