Shiri poster

Shiri (1999)

"No clues. No leads. No time."

6.4 โ˜…19992h 5mKO
ActionAdventureDramaThriller

Directed by Kang Je-kyu

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

2h 5m

Language

KO

Release

February 13, 1999

Director

Kang Je-kyu

Official Trailer

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Overview

North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijack a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as part of a plot to re-unify the two countries. Ryu and Lee, special agents of O.P., South Korea's secret intelligence service, attempt to track down the terrorists and find the CTX....

Cast

Han Suk-kyu

Han Suk-kyu

Yu Jong-won

Choi Min-sik

Choi Min-sik

Park Mu-young

Yunjin Kim

Yunjin Kim

Lee Myung-hyun

Song Kang-ho

Song Kang-ho

Lee Jang-gil

Yoon Joo-Sang

Yoon Joo-Sang

Chief Agent

Park Yong-woo

Park Yong-woo

Eo Seong-sik

Park Eun-sook

Park Eun-sook

Lee Bang-hee

Jo Deok-hyeon

Jo Deok-hyeon

Lee Won-doo

Park Dong-bin

Park Dong-bin

Bae Won-seok

Kim Soo-ro

Kim Soo-ro

Ahn Hyun-chul

Kim Sang-mi

Kim Sang-mi

Soo

Nam Myung-ryeol

Nam Myung-ryeol

Kwan-ho

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Shiri (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijack a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as part of a plot to re-unify the two countries. Ryu and Lee, special agents of O.P., South Korea's secret intelligence service, attempt to track down the terrorists and find the CTX. Meanwhile Hee, the 8th's ultra-bad female sniper, resurfaces to wreak havoc and haunt Ryu.

๐Ÿ›‘ Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Shiri. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

๐Ÿ† Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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