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The Spy (1999)

Original title: 간첩 리철진

1999-05-15 · 1h 45m · KO
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A North Korean spy named Lee Chul-jin infiltrates the eastern coast of South Korea. His mission is to steal a Super Pig DNA sample which can be used to alleviate the famine in North Korea. On the way to meet his contact in Seoul, Chul-jin is robbed by gangsters posing as a taxi driver and passengers. Chul-jin finally meets fellow communists, Mr.OH and his family, and after many awkward situations and adventures.

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Jang JinDirector, Writer

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Park Jin-heePark Jin-heeHwa-yiPark In-hwanPark In-hwanMr. OhYu Oh-seongYu Oh-seongLi Cheol-jinJung Young-sookJung Young-sookMrs. KimShin Ha-kyunShin Ha-kyunWoo-yeolJeong Gyu-suJeong Gyu-suThief 1Jung Jae-youngJung Jae-youngThief 2Im Won-heeIm Won-heeThief 3Lee Moon-sikLee Moon-sikThief 4Son Hyun-jooSon Hyun-jooWoo-yeol's teacherPark Yong-suPark Yong-suInvestigatorYoo Hai-jinYoo Hai-jinGangster

Keywords

SpyInter-korean relations

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinitySpy · Inter Korean RelationsDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference412671Actor preference407603 · 679603 · 412678Country preferenceKr

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What is The Spy about?

A North Korean spy named Lee Chul-jin infiltrates the eastern coast of South Korea. His mission is to steal a Super Pig DNA sample which can be used to alleviate the famine in North Korea. On the way to meet his contact in Seoul, Chul-jin is robbed by gangsters posing as a taxi driver and passengers. Chul-jin finally meets fellow communists, Mr.OH and his family, and after many awkward situations and adventures.

How long is The Spy?

The Spy has a runtime of 105 minutes.