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Bad Detective: Missing
Mi-ri's friends, who work in a private detective office, leave on a trip to South East Asia. But suddenly, Mi-ri loses contact with her friends, and their whereabouts are unknown. Mi-ri is sure they have been abducted and asks a detective for help... The detective looks into the case, but where will he find Mi-ri's friends?
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Plot Summary
A washed-up detective, haunted by a past failure, gets a chance at redemption when he investigates a missing person case that spirals into a deeper conspiracy. He must race against time to uncover the truth before the victim becomes another casualty. The investigation pushes him to his limits, forcing him to confront his own demons and rely on his instincts.
Critical Reception
Bad Detective: Missing received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its tense atmosphere and lead performance, but criticism for its predictable plot twists and underdeveloped supporting characters. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, if somewhat formulaic, crime thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful narrative and Kwon Sang-woo's compelling portrayal of a flawed detective.
Criticized for relying on common crime thriller tropes and a somewhat convoluted storyline.
Found to be an engaging watch despite its narrative predictability.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's thrilling moments and the lead actor's performance, though some express that the plot could have been more original.
Fun Fact
The film marks a return to the crime thriller genre for actor Kwon Sang-woo, who is known for his roles in romantic comedies and melodramas.
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