The Righteous Thief(2009)

The Righteous Thief is a South Korean film following Hong Mu-Hyeok, a reserved high school music teacher harbouring a dangerous secret. He descends from Hong Gil-Dong, a legendary outlaw known for stealing from the rich to aid the poor. When Mu-Hyeok targets Lee Jeong-Min, a ruthless businessman, he's drawn into a cat-and-mouse game that threatens to expose his family's criminal legacy. Balancing his ordinary life as an educator with his inherited calling as a thief, Mu-Hyeok must navigate moral ambiguity and personal danger. The film blends crime thriller elements with character study, exploring whether noble intentions justify illegal actions and whether destiny can be escaped or embraced.