Hunt
Hunt

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Hunt

2022
Movie
131 min
Korean

After a high-ranking North Korean official requests asylum, KCIA Foreign Unit chief Park Pyong-ho and Domestic Unit chief Kim Jung-do are tasked with uncovering a North Korean spy, known as Donglim, who is deeply embedded within their agency. When the spy begins leaking top secret intel that could jeopardize national security, the two units are each assigned to investigate each other.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users93%
Director: Lee Jung-jaeGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the politically charged atmosphere of 1980s South Korea, KCIA Foreign Unit chief Park Pyong-ho and Domestic Unit chief Kim Jung-do are tasked with uncovering a mole within their agency. As they race against time and each other, their investigation unearths deeply buried secrets and exposes a web of conspiracy that threatens national security. The two agents, driven by their own suspicions and loyalties, become entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, blurring the lines between patriotism and betrayal.

Critical Reception

Hunt received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intricate plot, stylish direction, and compelling action sequences. The film was lauded for its gripping narrative and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Lee Jung-jae in his directorial debut. While some noted its complex political themes, the overall consensus highlighted its success as a high-octane thriller with substantial depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its complex political thriller elements and impressive action set pieces.

  • Lee Jung-jae's directorial debut was commended for its stylish execution and narrative coherence.

  • The dual performances and intense cat-and-mouse dynamic between the lead agents were a significant highlight.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly appreciated the film's intense action, intricate plot, and the strong performances from the cast. Many viewers found it to be a gripping and well-crafted thriller that kept them engaged from start to finish. The historical context and political intrigue were also frequently cited as positive aspects.

Awards & Accolades

Won Best Film, Best Director (Lee Jung-jae), Best Actor (Jung Woo-sung), Best New Actor (Huh Sung-tae), Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Music at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. Nominated for numerous other awards including Best Film at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

Fun Fact

Hunt marked the directorial debut of acclaimed South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, who also starred in and co-wrote the film.

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Hunt is a fictionalised tale, based in a very dark period, of South Korea's recent history. Superficially, Hunt is an espionage tale but, more than that, its true core theme, examines the price of becoming locked into a system that is c...

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"Park" (director Lee Jung-Jae) and "Kim" (Jung Woo-sung) run the foreign and domestic teams of the South Korean equivalent of the CIA when an attempt is made to assassinate their President whilst on a trip to Washington DC. This politician ...