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Original title

Kingmeikeo

Year

2022

Running time

123 min.

Country

South Korea

Director

Byun Sung-hyun

Screenwriter

Byun Sung-hyun, Kim Min-soo

Cast

Music

Kim Hong-jip, Lee Jin-hee

Cinematography

Cho Hyung-rae

Producer

Megabox Plus M

Genre

Drama | Politics. Based on a true story. 1960s. 1970s. 1980s

Synopsis

Dreaming of changing the world, SEO Chang-dae takes part in KIM Woon-bum’s political campaign. To resist the current dictatorial ruling party, SEO adopts a very aggressive propaganda campaign, and it makes KIM become the strongest candidate in the opposition party. When ambitious SEO believes that unjustified means is necessary for politics, KIM has a firm belief that it is not real politics. While their conflict deepens, the ruling party secretly contacts SEO to win the next presidential election.

Awards: 2022: Blue Dragon Film Awards (South Korea): Best Art Direction. 7 nominations

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Critics' reviews

"'Kingmaker' is easily one of the most satisfying commercial works to come out of Korea since 'Parasite'"

Pierce Conran: Screen Anarchy

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Kingmaker

2022

Byun Sung-hyun