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'12.12: The Day' Review: Kim Sung-su's War Thriller Is Korea's Oscar Submission
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scrn loglineSouth Korea's Oscar submission chronicles the dark aftermath of a '79 coup, with a star-studded cast bringing this riveting historical thriller to life.beat sheet- Acclaimed actor Hwang Jung-min ('Deliver Us From Evil') leads the top-notch ensemble, delivering a powerful performance that's already generating Oscar buzz.
- Director Kim Sung-su masterfully captures the tense political climate and moral ambiguity of this turbulent chapter in Korean history, offering a gripping cinematic experience.
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'12.12: The Day' Review: Kim Sung-su's War Thriller Is Korea's Oscar Submission
VarietyStory by Richard Kuipers
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South Korea's Oscar submission chronicles the dark aftermath of a '79 coup, with a star-studded cast bringing this riveting historical thriller to life.
beat sheet
- Acclaimed actor Hwang Jung-min ('Deliver Us From Evil') leads the top-notch ensemble, delivering a powerful performance that's already generating Oscar buzz.
- Director Kim Sung-su masterfully captures the tense political climate and moral ambiguity of this turbulent chapter in Korean history, offering a gripping cinematic experience.
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Kim Sung-su, Hwang Jung-min, South Korea, 12.12: The Day