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National Security (2012)

Original title: 남영동1985

2012-11-22 · 1h 46m · KO
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On September 4, 1984, democracy movement leader Kim Jong Tae is arrested and taken to an infamous interrogation facility in Namyeong-dong. For the next 22 days, he would be cruelly and continuously tortured in all manners by interrogators intent on forcing him to confess to communist collaboration.

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Chung Ji-youngDirector, WriterJeong Sang-hyeopWriter

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Park Won-sangPark Won-sangKim Jong-taeLee Kyung-youngLee Kyung-youngLee Doo-hanDong Bang-wooDong Bang-wooExecutive Director ParkKim Eui-sungKim Eui-sungManager KangSeo Dong-sooSeo Dong-sooSection Chief BaekKim Joong-kiKim Joong-kiSection Chief LeeLee Chun-heeLee Chun-heeSection Chief KimMoon Sung-keunMoon Sung-keunPresident YoonWoo Hee-jinWoo Hee-jinKim Jong-tae's wifeBae Yong-geunBae Yong-geunAssistant Yang

Keywords

Based on a true storySeoul, south koreaTortureTorture chamberDemocratization movementBased on true story

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Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Seoul South Korea · TortureDialogue densityDramaDirector preference434955Actor preference307215 · 70256 · 190690Country preferenceKr

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What is National Security about?

On September 4, 1984, democracy movement leader Kim Jong Tae is arrested and taken to an infamous interrogation facility in Namyeong-dong. For the next 22 days, he would be cruelly and continuously tortured in all manners by interrogators intent on forcing him to confess to communist collaboration.

How long is National Security?

National Security has a runtime of 106 minutes.