I've been on a SK crime/spy thriller binge for a few months and (as much as I love the SK action style) it was really refreshing to watch one that doesn't rely on action sequences to keep us entertained. Knowing this was loosely based on a true story makes it all the more interesting, and the scenes where our protagonist meets Kim Jong-Il are superbly directed.
At the core is a strong story about cross-border human friendship, and there are some striking juxtapositions of the harsh regime in the authoritarian North against corruption in the democratic South.
Highly recommended as part of a healthy diet which also includes South Korean action and crime movies.
At the core is a strong story about cross-border human friendship, and there are some striking juxtapositions of the harsh regime in the authoritarian North against corruption in the democratic South.
Highly recommended as part of a healthy diet which also includes South Korean action and crime movies.