Also known as: 藁にもすがる獣たち, Wara ni mo sugaru kemonotachi (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Beasts Clawing at Straws (Korean: 지푸라기라도 잡고 싶은 짐승들, Japanese: 藁にもすがる獣たち Wara ni mo sugaru kemonotachi) is a 2020 South Korean neo-noir black comedy crime thriller film written and directed by Kim Yong-hoon as his debut feature film. Based on the 2011 Japanese novel of the same name by Keisuke Sone, it features an ensemble cast led by Jeon Do-yeon and Jung Woo-sung. The film had its world premiere at the Tiger Competition of the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam on January 25, 2020, where it won the Special Jury Award. It was released in South Korea on February 19.
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Beasts Clawing at Straws (지푸라기라도 잡고 싶은 짐승들) — verified Korean film. Released 2020-01-25. Directed by Kim Yong-hoon. 5 verified cast.
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Runtime (min): 109
Genre: drama film, thriller film, crime film
Original language: Korean
Title: Beasts Clawing at Straws
Year: 2020
Country: South Korean
Director: Kim Yong-hoon
Based On: 2011 Japanese novel of the same name by Keisuke Sone
Beasts Clawing at Straws (Korean: 지푸라기라도 잡고 싶은 짐승들, Japanese: 藁にもすがる獣たち Wara ni mo sugaru kemonotachi) is a 2020 South Korean neo-noir black comedy crime thriller film written and directed by Kim Yong-hoon as his debut feature film. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
When was Beasts Clawing at Straws released?
Beasts Clawing at Straws was released in 2020-01-25 (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who stars in Beasts Clawing at Straws?
Cast includes Jeon Do-yeon, Jung Woo-sung, Youn Yuh-jung, Bae Seong-woo, Shin Hyun-been (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who directed Beasts Clawing at Straws?
Beasts Clawing at Straws was directed by Kim Yong-hoon (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws's runtime (min)?
Beasts Clawing at Straws — Runtime (min): 109 (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws's genre?
Beasts Clawing at Straws — Genre: drama film, thriller film, crime film (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws's original language?
Beasts Clawing at Straws — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws's title?
Beasts Clawing at Straws — Title: Beasts Clawing at Straws (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws's year?
Beasts Clawing at Straws — Year: 2020 (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws's country?
Beasts Clawing at Straws — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws's director?
Beasts Clawing at Straws — Director: Kim Yong-hoon (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws's based on?
Beasts Clawing at Straws — Based On: 2011 Japanese novel of the same name by Keisuke Sone (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws's released?
Beasts Clawing at Straws — Released: 2020 (verified via Wikidata Q65294195 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; Wikipedia Beasts Clawing at Straws 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC; TMDB 571648 2026-09-06 05:28 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
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