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Believer 2

2023 · 116 min

A cold, propulsive crime thriller that keeps you leaning forward, chasing shadows through a murky underworld with little relief.

Directed by
Baek Jong-yeol
Genres
Thriller, Action, Crime
Starring
Cho Jin-woong, Cha Seung-won, Han Hyo-joo
Tagline
Some wars never end.
Overview
A determined detective continues his search for the truth behind Asia's largest drug organization and its elusive boss he has unfinished business with.

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  • Netflix
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Directed by
Baek Jong-yeol
Genres
Thriller, Action, Crime
Starring
Cho Jin-woong, Cha Seung-won, Han Hyo-joo
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • obsession
  • deception
  • justice
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance1
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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