A Special Lady (2017)

In the depths of the Korean underworld, a mother's love becomes the most formidable force. Hyun-jung, played by Kim Hye-soo, is a woman forged in adversity, rising from prostitution to become a powerful syndicate's second-in-command. With her ice-cold composure and ruthless efficiency, she guards a secret: a teenage son, Joo-hwan, raised abroad in blissful ignorance.

Beneath her tough exterior, Hyun-jung harbors a singular ambition: to escape her violent past and build a future with Joo-hwan. However, as the organization's power struggle erupts, her hidden life is exposed. Sang-hoon, the obsessive right-hand man, and a vengeful prosecutor discover Joo-hwan's existence, seeing him as a weapon to destroy Hyun-jung's empire. This revelation sparks a fight for survival, forcing Hyun-jung to unleash her cunning and violence to protect her son.

As the stakes escalate, Hyun-jung's protective instincts morph into an unstoppable force, drawing her into an epic confrontation. With its gritty action noir aesthetic and visceral direction, the film plunges viewers into a world of tension and urgency. Kim Hye-soo's performance embodies Hyun-jung's complexity, balancing icy resolve and emotional vulnerability. The stage is set for a thrilling, no-holds-barred battle, where a mother's love becomes the ultimate driving force.