Mapado 2005
"20 years without a man… until tonight!"
When hardened criminals collide with an unexpected paradise, expectations crumble under relentless chaos in *Mapado* (2005), a darkly comic Korean gangster comedy directed by Choo Chang-min.
Director: Choo Chang-min
Cast
Lee Moon-sik
Na Chung-Su
Lee Jung-jin
Uhm Jae-Chul
Kil Hae-yeon
Woman from Jeju
Kim Soo-mi
Woman from Jinan
Yeo Un-gye
Chairwoman
Kim Eul-dong
Woman from Yeosu
Kim Hyung-ja
Woman from Masan
Seo Young-hee
Jang Ggeut-Sun
Lee Jeong-hak
Mr Park
Jung Eun-pyo
Mr Kang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mapado (2005) about?
*Mapado* follows a gangster and a crooked cop as they track a woman who stole a lottery ticket to a remote island—but the place is eerily empty. Instead, they encounter five elderly women who've lived two decades without a man, turning the hardened duo's mission into a chaotic, backbreaking ordeal.
Who directed Mapado?
Choo Chang-min directed *Mapado* (2005), bringing a sharp comedic edge to this unexpected clash between urban crime and rural resilience.
Who stars in Mapado?
The film stars Lee Moon-sik, Lee Jung-jin, Kil Hae-yeon, Kim Soo-mi, and Yeo Un-gye, with Kim Eul-dong rounding out the ensemble.
Is Mapado (2005) worth watching?
While it lacks an IMDb rating, *Mapado* delivers a unique mix of dark humor and social satire that stands out in the gangster-comedy genre. Its quirky premise and energetic performances make it a fun, if uneven, watch for fans of offbeat Korean cinema.
How long is Mapado?
*Mapado* runs for 105 minutes.
About Mapado (2005) — A Gangster Comedy That Flips the Script on Power
When hardened criminals collide with an unexpected paradise, expectations crumble under relentless chaos in *Mapado* (2005), a darkly comic Korean gangster comedy directed by Choo Chang-min. Lee Moon-sik and Lee Jung-jin star as a ruthless gangster and a corrupt cop chasing a young woman who stole a lottery ticket to a remote island. But their pursuit takes a wild detour when they arrive on the deserted Mapado, only to find five elderly women who've lived 20 years without a single man—until now. What follows is a hilarious, grueling battle where the tough guys become the hunted, trapped in a surreal nightmare of forced labor and relentless, no-nonsense discipline.
Choo Chang-min crafts a sharp satire of masculinity and power, blending slapstick humor with biting social commentary. The film's quirky premise—where vulnerability and absurdity trump brute force—creates an unforgettable contrast between urban thuggery and island serenity. With its offbeat charm and unexpected heart, *Mapado* proves that sometimes the most dangerous foes aren't who you expect.
