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My Dictator (2014)

"One man's secret existence at the first inter-korean summit in 1972."

6.920142h 8mKO
Drama

Directed by Lee Hae-jun

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

2h 8m

Language

KO

Release

October 30, 2014

Director

Lee Hae-jun

Official Trailer

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Overview

Sung-geun is an untalented actor who makes a living playing minor roles. He happens to land on the role as Kim Il-sung, the former leader of North Korea, for the rehearsal of the South-North Korea Summit. Sung-geun becomes passionately immersed in his role, motivated by his son who looks up to him. ...

Cast

Sul Kyung-gu

Sul Kyung-gu

Sung-geun

Park Hae-il

Park Hae-il

Tae-sik

Yoon Je-moon

Yoon Je-moon

Chief Oh

Lee Byung-joon

Lee Byung-joon

Professor Heo

Ryu Hye-young

Ryu Hye-young

Yeo-jeong

Jang So-yeon

Jang So-yeon

Nurse

Lee Kyoo-hyung

Lee Kyoo-hyung

Cheol-Ju

Park Min soo

Park Min soo

Young Tae-sik

Son Young-soon

Son Young-soon

Sung-geun's Mother

Bae Sung-woo

Bae Sung-woo

President Baek

Son Sang-kyung

Son Sang-kyung

Big Guy

Jeon Kuk-hwan

Jeon Kuk-hwan

President

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into My Dictator (2014), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Sung-geun is an untalented actor who makes a living playing minor roles. He happens to land on the role as Kim Il-sung, the former leader of North Korea, for the rehearsal of the South-North Korea Summit. Sung-geun becomes passionately immersed in his role, motivated by his son who looks up to him. However, the summit is not realized, and Sung-geun ends up lost in the delusion that he really is Kim Il-sung.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

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

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

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

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