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Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow

2011 · 115 min

A playful period detective romp that balances intrigue with broad comedy and a dash of action.

Directed by: Kim Sok-yun
Genres: Mystery, Action, History
Starring: Kim Myung-min, Oh Dal-su, Han Ji-min

Tagline: There is no perfect murder.
Overview: In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.

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Directed by: Kim Sok-yun
Genres: Mystery, Action, History
Starring: Kim Myung-min, Oh Dal-su, Han Ji-min

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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
mystery
justice
power
deception
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Horror	2
Humour	6
Realism	5
Romance	2
Tension	5
Darkness	4
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: mystery, action, history, comedy, crime
Directed by: Kim Sok-yun
Written by: Lee Choon-hyung, Lee Nam-kyu
Starring: Kim Myung-min, Oh Dal-su, Han Ji-min, Lee Jae-yong, Woo Hyeon, Ye Su-jeong, Jung In-gi, Nam Sung-jin
Music: Uhm Gi-yeob, Kim Han-jo
Cinematography: Jang Nam-cheol
Runtime: 115 min
Country: South Korea
Languages: Korean

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