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In Beirut 1986, during the Lebanese civil war a Korean diplomat is taken hostage without a trace. Two years pass and long forgotten, a young diplomat Min-jun receives a phone call proving that the hostage is still alive. With the given mission, Min-jun is sent to Beirut to save the hostage with a bag of ransom money.
A top diplomat is kidnapped in Beirut amidst escalating tensions. His desperate agent embarks on a perilous mission to rescue him, navigating treacherous political landscapes and dangerous underworld figures. Facing betrayal and overwhelming odds, he must rely on his wits and resilience to bring his colleague home alive.
Ransomed received generally positive reviews, with praise directed towards its intense action sequences, strong performances, and gripping narrative. While some critics noted minor pacing issues in the middle section, the film was largely lauded for its suspenseful execution and engaging portrayal of a high-stakes rescue operation.
Praised for its thrilling action set pieces and suspenseful plot.
Applauded for the strong chemistry and performances of the lead actors.
Noted for its engaging, albeit sometimes predictable, thriller elements.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Ransomed, highlighting the film's exciting action and the compelling performances of its cast. Many found the plot to be suspenseful and entertaining, making for a solid thriller experience.
The film was shot on location in Morocco, doubling for Beirut, to capture the authentic atmosphere of the story's setting.
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When a Korean diplomat is kidnapped in war-torn Lebanon, his government is conflicted about paying his ransom demand. It falls to "Min-joon" (Ha Jung-woo) to travel there and execute quite a complex plan to extricate their citizen and stay ...