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Search Out
Trainee policeman, 'Sung-min' and job seeker, 'Jun-hyeok' were suspicious about a suicide incident of a girl who lived in the same dormitory, and they will be tracking her SNS account with the help of a private detective agency hacker, 'Nu-ri'. The investigation which started out of chivalry leads to uncontrollable consequences. These three people, Jun-hyeok, Sung-min, and Nu-ri become targets of SNS crime.
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Plot Summary
A former detective, haunted by a past case, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his former partner is murdered. He must race against time to uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city, facing dangerous adversaries and confronting his own demons along the way.
Critical Reception
Search Out received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempts at a gritty crime thriller, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Performances were often cited as a low point, with the film struggling to establish a compelling narrative or engaging action sequences.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak and predictable plot.
Performances are generally uninspired and fail to elevate the material.
Lacks the tension and excitement expected from a crime thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Search Out are scarce, but available feedback suggests a general disappointment with the film's pacing and underdeveloped characters. Many viewers found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
Director Kevin VanHook also served as the film's screenwriter, marking his directorial debut.
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