Crocodile (played by Cho Jae-hyun) is a protagonist in Crocodile.
A violent thug living under a bridge by the Han River. He initially saves Hyun-jung from suicide to use her for sex, but a family-like friendship develops. His mindlessly violent temper eventually drives him into deeper trouble. Hyun-jung (played by Woo Yun-kyeong) appears in Crocodile.
A beautiful young woman betrayed by her lover. Saved from drowning by Crocodile, she stays with him but eventually attempts suicide again due to the troubled circumstances.
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Characters
Crocodile
(played by Cho Jae-hyun) — protagonist
A violent thug living under a bridge by the Han River. He initially saves Hyun-jung from suicide to use her for sex, but a family-like friendship develops. His mindlessly violent temper eventually dri...
Hyun-jung
(played by Woo Yun-kyeong) — supporting
A beautiful young woman betrayed by her lover. Saved from drowning by Crocodile, she stays with him but eventually attempts suicide again due to the troubled circumstances.
Key Relationships
Crocodile → Hyun-jung
(Narrative Savior)
Story Analysis
A tragic exploration of marginalized survival and cyclical despair among Seoul's homeless.
Plot Progression
Outcast Existence
Unconventional Bond
Escalating Danger
Tragic Descent
Directed by Kim Ki-duk
Crocodile (1996) · 6.3/10 · drama
Content sources
Related entry on
Wikidata
(Q495394), public domain (CC0).
