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12.12: The Day (2023)

"The worst historical day in Korean democracy."

7.520232h 22mKO
DramaThrillerActionWarHistoryCrime

Directed by Kim Sung-soo

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

2h 22m

Language

KO

Release

November 22, 2023

Director

Kim Sung-soo

Official Trailer

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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 politic...

Cast

Hwang Jung-min

Hwang Jung-min

Chun Doo-gwang

Jung Woo-sung

Jung Woo-sung

Lee Tae-shin

Lee Sung-min

Lee Sung-min

Jung Sang-ho

Park Hae-joon

Park Hae-joon

Roh Tae-geon

Kim Sung-kyun

Kim Sung-kyun

Kim Jun-yeob

Kim Eui-sung

Kim Eui-sung

Oh Gook-sang

Jeong Dong-hwan

Jeong Dong-hwan

Choi Han-gyu

Ahn Nae-sang

Ahn Nae-sang

Han Young-goo

Lee Jae-yoon

Lee Jae-yoon

Lim Hak-joo

Lee Jun-hyuk

Lee Jun-hyuk

Kwon Hyung-jin

You Seong-joo

You Seong-joo

Min Seong-bae

Choi Byung-mo

Choi Byung-mo

Do Hee-Cheol

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into 12.12: The Day (2023), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of 12.12: The Day. 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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