Shiri (1999) was instrumental in the success of the Korean Wave of filmmaking.
Shiri: how 1999 South Korean action blockbuster changed Asian cinema forever
- Shiri, released 20 years ago, outperformed Titanic in South Korean cinemas and was a big part in the success of the Korean Wave
- The director used many Hollywood storytelling devices, while keeping the content strictly Korean
Shiri (1999) was instrumental in the success of the Korean Wave of filmmaking.