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12.12: The Day
“The worst historical day in Korean democracy.”
7.6 / 10• 2023• 2h 22m•NR• Korean
DramaThrillerActionWarHistoryCrime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Hwang Jung-min
Chun Doo-gwang
Lead
Jung Woo-sung
Lee Tae-shin
Lee Sung-min
Jung Sang-ho
Park Hae-joon
Roh Tae-geon
Kim Sung-kyun
Kim Jun-yeob
Kim Eui-sung
Oh Gook-sang
Jeong Dong-hwan
Choi Han-gyu
Ahn Nae-sang
Han Young-goo
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kim Sung-soo's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. 12.12: The Day is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
