Fire in Hell

Fire in Hell is a 2012 South Korean drama film written and directed by South Korean indie provocateur Lee Sang-woo. Based on a true story, it made its world premiere at the 13th Jeonju International Film Festival and its international premiere at the 34th Moscow International Film Festival in 2012.

Synopsis

Ji-wol, a Buddhist monk, is banished from his temple for sexual misconduct with a female devotee. He returns home, but ends up raping Yeon-seo and accidentally killing her. Guilt-ridden, he travels to Philippines to return Yeon-seo's ashes to her family.

Cast

Won Tae-hee as Ji-wol
Cha Seung-min as Yeon-hwa/Yeon-seo
Kim Hun as Yong-hae
Song Jin-yeol as Pastor
Lee Yong-nyeo as Ji-wol's mother
Lee Tae-rim as Ji-won
Lee Sang-woo as Zealot 1
Song Jin-yeol