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Man-su, a specialist in paper manufacturing with 25 years of experience, is so satisfied with life that he can truthfully tell himself, “I’ve got it all”. While happily passing his days with his wife Miri, their two children and two dogs, Man-su is suddenly informed by his company that he has been fired. Feeling shocked, Man-su vows to find himself a new job within the next three months for the sake of his family. Despite his firm resolve to turn his life around, Man-su spends over a year drifting from one job interview after another, and working at a retail store. He eventually finds himself in danger of losing the very house that he struggled so hard to buy. Desperate, he visits Moon Paper out of the blue and tries to hand over his CV, but he just ends up getting humiliated by line manager Sun-chul. Man-su knows he is better qualified than anyone to work at Moon Paper, so he comes to a certain decision. “If there is no opening for me, I’ll just have to get hired by creating an opening”. Adaptation of the book “The Ax”, by Donald E. Westlake.

Presented at the Venice International Film Festival and at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was awarded the International People’s Choice Award.