Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2001 South Korean film, My Wife is a Gangster. Does this 20+ year-old action comedy pass the test of time, or is it just another trope-filled product of its time?We hope you enjoy our discussion! NewsLondon Film Festival 2023 (October 05th - 16th)Vancouver International Film Festival 2023 (September 28th to October 08th)Follow us:Follow Heroic Purgatory on TwitterFollow John Atom on TwitterFollow Jason Maher on TwitterFollow Jason's blogRead John Atom's reviews on VCinemaRead Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema
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