12.12: The Day

A taut, ticking-clock thriller that plunges you into a night of political chaos, leaving you breathless and unsettled.

Directed by

Kim Sung-soo

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Action

Starring

Hwang Jung-min, Jung Woo-sung, Lee Sung-min

Tagline

The worst historical day in Korean democracy.

Overview

After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and bleak. Relentless and demanding.

About

Power, corruption, betrayal, loyalty

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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