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Bittersweet Life (A) AKA Dalkomhan Insaeng (Blu-ray) (2005)
Things go wrong for a high ranking mobster when he doesn't proceed by his boss's orders.Director: Jee-woon Kim
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon and cast members Kim Yeong-cheol and Lee Byung-hun
Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon, director of photography Kim Ji-yong and set designer Ryu Seong-hie
Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon and film critic Lee Dong-jin -
Extras:"Making of A Bittersweet Life" featurette (with 2 optional commentaries by director & crew) (25:38)
Deleted and alternate scenes (with optional commentary) (23:30)
"Style of A Bittersweet Life" featurettes (68:31)
- Art
- Music
- Sound
- Action
- Gun smith
- Special art
- Special effect
- CG
"A Bittersweet Life in Cannes" featurette (30:30)
"Sweet Sleep" music video (3:34)
"A Bittersweet Life" music video by Yangpa (2:48)
Teaser (2:02)
Trailer (1:26)
TV Spot (0:32) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration from 2021 by the Korean Film Archive under the supervision of director Kim Jee-woon.
Packaging mistakenly states region B only.
Also available in a Collector's Edition limited to 200 copies, exclusively at the Umbrella Web Shop which also includes a hard slipbox, a custom artwork slipcase, "A Bittersweet Life - A Collection of Interviews, Experiences & Art" 48 page perfect bound book, 8 artcards, and an A3 reversible poster. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon and cast members Kim Yeong-cheol and Lee Byung-hun
Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon, director of photography Kim Ji-yong and set designer Ryu Seong-hie
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Extras:"La dolce vita" interviews (with Play All) (17:48)
"Making of A Bittersweet Life" featurette (with 2 optional commentaries by director & crew) (25:36)
"Style of A Bittersweet Life" featurettes
- Art (12:54)
- Music (7:58)
- Sound (4:37)
- Action (13:49)
- Gun smith (8:57)
- Special art (4:53)
- Special effect (4:56)
- CG (10:16)
"Tell Me Why?" featurette (21:24)
Deleted and alternate scenes with optional commentary (23:28)
"The Truth About A Bittersweet Life" Q&A with DVD Prime Members (17:21)
A Bittersweet Life in Cannes (30:09)
"Sweet Sleep" music video (3:32)
EPK
- "A Bittersweet Life" music video by Yangpa (2:46)
- Teaser (1:26)
- Trailer (2:01)
- TV Spot (0:30) -
Subtitles:English, Japanese, Korean
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48khz/24bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaged with a slipcase.
Also available in a Digi-Book case.
Extras are in Korean with no subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon and cast members Kim Yeong-cheol and Lee Byung-hun
Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon, director of photography Kim Ji-yong and set designer Ryu Seong-hie
Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon and film critic Lee Dong-jin -
Extras:"La dolce vita" interviews (with Play All) (17:48)
"Making of A Bittersweet Life" featurette (with 2 optional commentaries by director & crew) (25:36)
"Style of A Bittersweet Life" featurettes
- Art (12:54)
- Music (7:58)
- Sound (4:37)
- Action (13:49)
- Gun smith (8:57)
- Special art (4:53)
- Special effect (4:56)
- CG (10:16)
"Tell Me Why?" featurette (21:24)
Deleted and alternate scenes with optional commentary (23:28)
"The Truth About A Bittersweet Life" Q&A with DVD Prime Members (17:21)
"A Bittersweet Life in Cannes" featurette (30:09)
"Sweet Sleep" music video (3:32)
EPK
- "A Bittersweet Life" music video by Yangpa (2:46)
- Teaser (1:26)
- Trailer (2:01)
- TV Spot (0:30) -
Subtitles:English, Japanese, Korean
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Remastered transfer.
Extras are in SD and are not subtitled.
Also available in a Limited Edition packaged in a sturdy foil slip box (700 copies) or Limited Edition packaged in a lenticular slipbox (800 copies) with a 36 page booklet, 6 character cards and 4 postcards. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon and cast members Kim Yeong-cheol and Lee Byung-hun
Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon, director of photography Kim Ji-yong and set designer Ryu Seong-hie -
Extras:"La dolce vita" interviews (17:55)
"Making of A Bittersweet Life" featurette (with 2 optional commenaries by the director and crew) (25:38)
"Style of A Bittersweet Life" featurettes
- Art (12:55)
- Music (7:58)
- Sound (4:38)
- Action (13:51)
- Gun Smith (8:57)
- Special Art (4:54)
- Special Effect (4:58)
- CG (10:18)
"Tell Me Why" featurette (21:24)
Deleted & Alternate Scenes (with optional commentary) (23:24)
Bonus Trailers for The Lost Bladesman, A Dirty Carnival, Arahan, Space Battleship Yamato, Sword With No Name, City Of Violence, Blades Of Blood, Invisible Target -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in Korean with German subtitles.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Director's Cut
Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon and cast members Kim Yeong-cheol and Lee Byung-hun
Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon, director of photography Kim Ji-yong and set designer Ryu Seong-hie
Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary by Kim Jee-woon, Kim Yeong-cheol, Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seong-hie, Kim Ji-yong) (23:30)
"Making Of" featurette (with commentary by director Kim Jee-woon / with optional commentary by the cast & crew) (25:38)
"The Style of A Bittersweet Life" documentary (68:32)
"La Dolce Vita – Actor's Self Interview" featurette (17:56)
"Tell Me Why" featurette (21:24)
"A Bittersweet Life in Cannes" featurette (in Korean/French with optional German subtitles) (7:43)
Q&A with director Kim Jee-woon (17:23)
"Sweet Sleep" music video (3:34)
Music Video (2:42)
B-Roll
- Lee Byung-hun (22:40)
- Kim Yeong-cheol (8:09)
- Shin Min-a (8:13)
- Eric Moon (3:09)
Interview with Lee Byung-hun (5:04)
Interview with Kim Jee-woon (7:00)
Teaser (1:24)
Trailer (1:58)
TV Spots
- TV-Spot 1 (1:11)
- TV-Spot 2 (1:11)
- TV-Spot 3 (1:11)
Korean Spot A (1:00)
Korean Spot B (1:01)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Theatrical Cut
Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary by Kim Jee-woon, Kim Yeong-cheol, Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seong-hie, Kim Ji-yong) (23:30)
"Making Of" with commentary by director Kim Jee-woon (25:38)
"Making Of" with commentary by Cast & Crew (25:38)
"The Style of A Bittersweet Life" documentary (68:32)
"La Dolce Vita – Actor's Self Interview" featurette (17:56)
"Tell Me Why" featurette (21:24)
"A Bittersweet Life in Cannes" featurette (in Korean/French with optional German subtitles) (7:43)
Q&A with director Kim Jee-woon (17:23)
"Sweet Sleep" music video (3:34)
Music Video (2:42)
B-Roll
- Lee Byung-hun (22:40)
- Kim Yeong-cheol (8:09)
- Shin Min-a (8:13)
- Eric Moon (3:09)
Interview with Lee Byung-hun (5:04)
Interview with Kim Jee-woon (7:00)
Teaser (1:24)
Trailer (1:58)
TV Spots
- TV-Spot 1 (1:11)
- TV-Spot 2 (1:11)
- TV-Spot 3 (1:11)
Korean Spot A (1:00)
Korean Spot B (1:01)
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Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Extras are in 576i.
The music videos, B-roll, and trailers are in Korean without subtitles.
All other extras are in Korean with optional German subtitles except where noted.
Includes a 24-page booklet featuring writing by Wolfgang Brunner.
Available in three covers:
- Cover A, limited to 333 copies
- Cover B, limited to 333 copies
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Commentaries:(1) Scene specific audio commentary with director Kim Jee-woon and film academic Areum Jeong (2024)
(2) Audio commentary by Pierce Conran and James Marsh (2024)
(3) Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon and cast members Kim Yeong-cheol and Lee Byung-hun (2005)
(4) Audio commentary by director Kim Jee-woon, director of photography Kim Ji-yong and set designer Ryu Seong-hie (2005) -
Extras:"Making of A Bittersweet Life" featurette (with 2 optional commentaries by director & crew) (25:38)
"The Style of A Bittersweet Life" featurettes
- "Art" (12:55)
- "Music" (7:59)
- "Sound" (4:38)
- "Action" (13:50)
- "Gunsmith" (8:57)
- "Special Art" (4:54)
- "Special Effects" (4:57)
- "CG" (10:17)
"Tell Me Why" featurette (21:25)
"A Bittersweet Life in Cannes" documentary (38:13)
Deleted and Alternate Scenes (with optional commentary (23:29)
"Sweet Sleep" Music Video (3:34)
"A Bittersweet Life" music video by Yangpa (2:48)
Teaser (1:26)
Trailer (2:04)
TV Spot (0:34) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration from 2021 by the Korean Film Archive under the supervision of director Kim Jee-woon, featuring additional restoration work by Second Sight Films.
Also available in a Limited Edition which includes a Blu-ray 4K copy, a rigid slipcase with new artwork by Michael Bolland, a 120-page book with new essays by Dr Lindsay Hallam, Rich Johnson, Michael Leader, Daniel Martin and Alison Peirse, and 6 collectors' art cards. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The German Nameless release has both cuts of the film with lengthy extras, including some exclusives.
The identical South Korean releases have the director's cut with exclusive interviews.
The UK release has the director's cut with two exclusive additional commentaries.
Information on differences between the director's cut and theatrical cut can be found on Movie-Censorship and also on Schnittberichte. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - Director's Cut, with restoration text (119:42).
- Blu-ray ALL South Korea- Contents Zone - No cuts - Director's Cut (119:16).
- Blu-ray ALL Remastered South Korea- Nova Media - No cuts - Director's Cut (119:15).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Splendid - No cuts - Director's Cut (119:21).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Germany- Nameless Media - No cuts - Includes the Director's Cut (119:22) and the Theatrical Cut (118:51).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Second Sight - No cuts - Director's Cut (119:41).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 18/02/16
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 23/07/24UPDATE LOG:
18/02/16: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
15/02/17: Added Korea Remastered.
16/07/20: Added Germany Nameless.
01/05/23: Added Australia.
29/06/23: Notes.
23/07/24: Added UK.
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