Oldboy (2003) – Filming Locations
Thriller / Mystery · Directed by Park Chan-wook · Starring Choi Min-sik, Kang Hye-jung
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
Where was Oldboy filmed?
- Seoul, South Korea — Namsan Tower, Seoul – Oh Dae-su jumps from the tower during the climactic sequence. The iconic Seoul landmark was used for one of the film's most memorable and dramatic sequences
- Seoul, South Korea — Cheonggyecheon, Seoul – Chase and action sequences through the urban waterway. The restored stream in central Seoul provided an urban setting for key action scenes
- Seoul, South Korea — Jongno District, Seoul – Various street scenes and Oh Dae-su's wandering through Seoul. Historic district streets were used for establishing shots and character movement through the city
- Incheon, South Korea — Incheon Harbor, Incheon – Opening sequence where Oh Dae-su is released from prison. The harbor location was used for the film's opening scenes establishing Oh Dae-su's imprisonment and release