The South Korean film Oldboy, directed by Park Chan-wook, was released. It became a critically acclaimed film and a significant entry in the South Korean cinema landscape.
An American remake of the South Korean film Oldboy was released, directed by Spike Lee. The film introduced the story to a wider Western audience.
Oh Dae-su gets drunk and causes a disturbance, leading to his mysterious imprisonment.
Oh Dae-su is held captive in a private prison for 15 years without knowing his captor or reason.
Oh Dae-su is suddenly released from captivity with no explanation.
Oh Dae-su meets young sushi chef Mi-do after being released.
Oh Dae-su starts searching for who imprisoned him, uncovering clues about his past.
Oh Dae-su meets Woo-jin Lee, who reveals the reason behind his imprisonment.
It is revealed Oh Dae-su unknowingly caused the death of Woo-jin's sister by spreading a rumor in his youth.
Oh Dae-su discovers Mi-do is actually his daughter, manipulated by Woo-jin.
Oh Dae-su cuts off his tongue to keep secret Woo-jin's secret from Mi-do.
Oh Dae-su confronts Woo-jin and Woo-jin commits suicide, ending the cycle of revenge.
Oh Dae-su undergoes hypnosis to forget Mi-do's identity and their past connection.
