Revenge, retribution and redemption when tackled properly can be powerful cinematic devices.  Even more so in the hands of someone who knows how to wield them with an emotional through line to keep the audience engaged.  Famed South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-Duk is one such gifted filmmaker and his opus titled "Pieta" not only has all the above but plays out like a modern day Greek tragedy – skilled hands have their rewards.

Kang-Do is a vicious collector of debts.  Working for a crooked loan shark, the seemingly emotionless Kang-Do goes to any and all lengths to collect the money owed.  In ...