Just hearing the premise makes one curious. Action films abound, but there can’t be too many like ‘Man of High Heels,’ a moody, moving and violent Korean cop-gangster film written and directed by , this South Korean noir film stars Cha Seung Won, who plays a homicide detective who hides a big secret. Nicknamed Cyborg due to the metal plates on his arms and legs and his ability to make an arrest using only his formidable azed by his toughness and physical prowess: gangster gang leader Heo -Bol (Song Young-Chang), was singing praises to Yoon Ji-Wook moments before the man appeared to beat him and his henchmen. Skilled in hand-to-hand combat, Yoon Ji Wook is a tough homicide detective known for his ability to catch violent criminals using his own harsh methods.
Revered as a legend among police officers, he is simultaneously feared among the mafia for his brutality in cracking down on crime. However, beneath that macho and unscrupulous hard man appearance lies a secret that no one can know since the society in which he lives would not view him favorably: apparently the epitome of masculinity, Yoon Ji Wook feels that She is a woman in a man’s body. As much as she tries to suppress this inner desire, she can’t fight what she really is: Yoon identifies as transgender. The film is an intricate film noir story, and woven into the mask of the crime plot is the story of Yoon’s decision to live his true life.
Upon finally reaching the point where he resolves to be a woman and decides to take the step of undergoing a sex reassignment operation and thus be able to see his teenage dream come true, he requests discharge from the police force
This is when the turning point in the film occurs. Before having the opportunity to enter the operating room, unexpected situations begin to happen that interfere with their plans. His numerous enemies think his career change is also a perfect opportunity to take revenge. Continue reading
