The Spy Gone North (2018)
2h 18m | PG-13
South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
Director: Yoon Jong-bin
Studio: Sanai Pictures
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Video: 720p
Cast
Hwang Jung-min
as Heuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong
Lee Sung-min
as Ri Myeong-woon
Cho Jin-woong
as Choi Hak-seong
Ju Ji-hoon
as Section Chief Jeong Moo-taek
Jeong So-ri
as Lee Hong-seol
Kim Hong-pa
as Kim Myung-soo
Reviews
Along with impressively slick cinematography via Choi Chan-min and some outstanding production design (Taipei stands in for Beijing and North Korea), the film provides some fascinating insights into Korean history following the Cold War and the transition from a tightly-controlled to a more democratic South Korea. You don’t need to know much about Korean politics to enjoy ‘The Spy Gone North’; you only need an appreciation for political intrigue and tension-inducing filmmaking in general. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-spy-gone-north-engrossing-espionage-escapades