Mood

Directed by Park Chan-wook

No Other Choice

어쩔수가없다

An acclaimed, bleak comedy.

Comedy
Crime
Thriller
2025
2h 20m

After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

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What people say

júlia4.5

what being on linkedin for 13 months does to a mf

Sean Fennessey

There are several formal moves in this — transitions, superimpositions, camera placement — that I’ve never seen before. No one doing it like Park.

Reece4.5

he had several other choices, but I understand him wholeheartedly

Common questions
What is No Other Choice about?+

A veteran paper mill manager faces humiliation after being laid off and decides to commit a series of violent acts to secure his future.

Who directed No Other Choice?+

The film is directed by Park Chan-wook, the South Korean auteur known for previous films like Oldboy and Decision to Leave.

Is No Other Choice suitable for sensitive viewers?+

The film features intense, dark humor and graphic violence, making it best suited for audiences who enjoy provocative black comedies.

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