--- product_id: 76724933 title: "Old Boy [Blu-ray]" price: "€ 29.61" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/76724933-old-boy-blu-ray store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Old Boy [Blu-ray] **Price:** € 29.61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Old Boy [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** € 29.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/76724933-old-boy-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Dark, vibrant and twisted revenge thriller by Korean director Chan-Wook Park. Oh Dae-Su (Choi Min-Sik) has never taken his role as husband and father seriously and has just been released from police custody for drunk and disorderly behaviour on his own baby daughter's birthday. When he finds himself in solitary confinement in a prison cell after being mysteriously abducted on the street, he has no idea what is going on or why. A year into his imprisonment, he learns from the small television in his cell that his wife is dead, and that he himself is suspected of the crime. When, fifteen years later, he is released as suddenly and inexplicably as he was detained, he is determined to track down his tormentors and wreak his revenge. But little does he know that his kidnappers have even worse horrors in store for him... Review: Greek tragedy updated for the modern age. - "At the heart of all tragedy, the Greeks saw a phenomenon they called hamartia: a fatal error born of unavoidable ignorance. Combined with a fundamental moral flaw, hamartia inevitably led on to destruction. For the Greeks, humans were cursed not just with mortality of the flesh, but also hamartia-driven mortality of the spirit. Hamartia was the Gods being Divine Jerks, randomly toying with human lives for their own pleasure, through cat-and-mouse games the latter could not hope to win." - Ventakesh Rao, "The Gervais Principle" "'These children belong to me, these riches belong to me.' Thus says the foolish man, and he is full of woe. Truly, one does not belong to oneself. Wherefore the children? Wherefore the riches?" - Buddha, The Dhammapada None of us has much control over our lives. We don't get to choose our parents or country, and have no meaningful autonomy until two decades in. Even after reaching maturity, we're at the mercy of economic downturns, capricious bosses, malevolent strangers, and so on. Oldboy is about the futility of heroism and vengeance. Our protagonist, Oh Dae-su, has been imprisoned in a hotel room by an unknown captor for 15 years. On escape, he has only two questions. Who? And why? Over the course of the film, he learns the answers. He also learns that life is a series of traps within traps within traps, and that living in willful ignorance is better than being driven insane by bleak reality. Just about anyone will strongly empathize with Oh Dae-su (and with the villain, Lee Woo-jin, who is no less trapped in his own way). Oldboy riffs on a few Greek myths (notably Oedipus Rex), and is in some ways an ode to their timeless wisdom. Both lead actors are perfect for their roles, and director Park Chan-wook is able to wring out emotions from them which put Hollywood's best to shame. This is my favorite film, and many years after I first watched it, I can't stop thinking about it. I've never seen a film that captured the human condition so well. Review: amazing South Korean film - more of a 4 and 1/2 star but amazing foreign film, only issue is that it does take a while to get on board with the story but this is masterfully made with amazing cinematography, writing, acting, pacing, plot and action ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000TQLJ14 | | Aspect Ratio | 2.35:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #228,693 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #3,478 in Mystery & Thrillers (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,640) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 5023965379429 | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Korean (DTS 5.1) | | Media Format | Blu-ray | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.59 x 6.77 inches; 2.82 ounces | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Color:** Color - **Format:** Blu-ray - **Genre:** Mystery & Thrillers - **Language:** Korean - **Number Of Discs:** 1 ## Images ![Old Boy [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61E-0NIhJOL.jpg) ![Old Boy [Blu-ray] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EkXEp7TeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greek tragedy updated for the modern age. *by D***E on June 12, 2025* "At the heart of all tragedy, the Greeks saw a phenomenon they called hamartia: a fatal error born of unavoidable ignorance. Combined with a fundamental moral flaw, hamartia inevitably led on to destruction. For the Greeks, humans were cursed not just with mortality of the flesh, but also hamartia-driven mortality of the spirit. Hamartia was the Gods being Divine Jerks, randomly toying with human lives for their own pleasure, through cat-and-mouse games the latter could not hope to win." - Ventakesh Rao, "The Gervais Principle" "'These children belong to me, these riches belong to me.' Thus says the foolish man, and he is full of woe. Truly, one does not belong to oneself. Wherefore the children? Wherefore the riches?" - Buddha, The Dhammapada None of us has much control over our lives. We don't get to choose our parents or country, and have no meaningful autonomy until two decades in. Even after reaching maturity, we're at the mercy of economic downturns, capricious bosses, malevolent strangers, and so on. Oldboy is about the futility of heroism and vengeance. Our protagonist, Oh Dae-su, has been imprisoned in a hotel room by an unknown captor for 15 years. On escape, he has only two questions. Who? And why? Over the course of the film, he learns the answers. He also learns that life is a series of traps within traps within traps, and that living in willful ignorance is better than being driven insane by bleak reality. Just about anyone will strongly empathize with Oh Dae-su (and with the villain, Lee Woo-jin, who is no less trapped in his own way). Oldboy riffs on a few Greek myths (notably Oedipus Rex), and is in some ways an ode to their timeless wisdom. Both lead actors are perfect for their roles, and director Park Chan-wook is able to wring out emotions from them which put Hollywood's best to shame. This is my favorite film, and many years after I first watched it, I can't stop thinking about it. I've never seen a film that captured the human condition so well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ amazing South Korean film *by B***Y on December 13, 2025* more of a 4 and 1/2 star but amazing foreign film, only issue is that it does take a while to get on board with the story but this is masterfully made with amazing cinematography, writing, acting, pacing, plot and action ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Masterpiece That Refuses to Age – Oldboy *by J***K on February 28, 2026* Oldboy may have been released over 20 years ago, but it truly never feels dated. Some films lose their edge with time — this is not one of them. It remains sharp, disturbing, darkly funny, and emotionally gripping in a way that still feels bold even today. What struck me most is the way the main character’s narration is delivered. There’s a subtle humor woven into his reflections — not forced comedy, but the kind that feels painfully honest and human. Even in the most extreme and nearly incomprehensible circumstances, there are moments that feel oddly relatable. That balance between absurdity and realism is incredibly hard to achieve, yet this film does it effortlessly. The situation itself is intense and psychologically complex. At times it’s difficult to fully process what’s happening, but that confusion is part of the experience. Instead of pushing you away, it pulls you in deeper. Watching how he navigates such a brutal and impossible reality is strangely entertaining — not because the events are light, but because the character’s resolve and unpredictability keep you fully engaged. And then there’s the corridor fight scene. That sequence alone has become legendary. You can see its influence echoed in numerous films that came afterward, but none quite capture the raw, exhausting realism of the original. It isn’t flashy — it’s gritty, painful, and human. Its impact is far greater than just being an action scene; it changed how fight choreography could be presented on screen. Director Park Chan-wook proves here that he is more than just a filmmaker. He understands human drama at a profound level — the ugliness, the irony, the vulnerability — and he translates it visually with precision and boldness. Every frame feels intentional. This is not just a revenge story. It’s a psychological descent, a moral puzzle, and a visual statement all at once. Even after two decades, Oldboy stands as a film that challenges, unsettles, and stays with you long after the credits roll. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/76724933-old-boy-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.at/products/76724933-old-boy-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*