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The 12th Suspect

Name: The 12th Suspect
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2019-10-10
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 7.4

★ 7,4 /10 (15 Votes)

2019 KO 102 min

Overview

Set in a teahouse in Myeong-dong, Seoul right after the end of the Korean War, The 12th Suspect follows the suffocating psychological showdown that takes place between a detective and the 11 suspects who find themselves caught up in a murder case.

Stream

Release date

10/10/2019

Votes

Popularity

1.1

Genres

Mystery Thriller

Status

Released

Original title

열두 번째 용의자

Language

Runtime

102 min

Kim Sang-kyung

Master Sgt. Kim Ki-chae

Park Sun-young

Madam

Heo Sung-tae

Noh Suk-hyon, owner

Kim Ji-hoon

Oh Hang-chul, poet

Kim Dong-young

Park In-seong, painter

Jeong Ji-sun

Woo Byeong-hong, painter

Han Ji-an

Yoo-jung

Nam Sung-jin

Baek Doo-hwan

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Dong Bang-yu

Shin Yoon-chi, professor

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Kim Hui-sang

Lee Ki-seob, painter

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Nam Yeon-yu

Ki Jin-woo

Kim Hee-sang

Lee ki-seob

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The 12th Suspect is a gripping mystery set in post-war Korea, focusing on the political tension surrounding intellectuals who are seen as threats to authority. With a confined café setting that feels like a theatrical stage, the film skillfully builds suspense through sharp dialogue, well-placed twists, and strong performances, despite a few logical oversights. The ambiguous, cliffhanger ending leaves viewers questioning truth and guilt, making it a compelling watch for mystery lovers who enjoy piecing together complex narratives. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.c…

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