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The Net (2016)
Director: Kim Ki-duk
Cast: Ryoo Seung-bum, Lee Won-keun, Kim Young-min, Choi Gwi-hwa
Runtime114 min
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A poor North Korean fisherman finds himself an accidental defector, and is groomed to be a spy by an ambitious South Korean military officer.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Net, a 2016 drama directed by Kim Ki-duk, is a film that has received mixed critical reception. While some praise its exploration of the complex issues surrounding North Korean defectors, others have found it uneven in its execution. The film has not received any major awards recognition, but its IMDb rating of 6.1/10 suggests a moderately positive audience reception.
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Fans of director Kim Ki-duk's intricate character studies and gritty, understated style will find a lot to appreciate in the 2016 film 'The Net', which follows the story of an accidental North Korean defector groomed as a spy by an ambitious South Korean officer. The film's poignant exploration of identity and survival in the geopolitical tensions between the two Koreas is elevated by powerful performances from actors like Ryoo Seung-bum.
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The Net is a 2016 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kim Ki-duk. The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival
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