The Spy Gone North (2018)
South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
- Yoon Jong-bin
- Kwon Sung-hui
- Yoon Jong-bin
Rating: 7.4/10 by 186 users
Alternative Title:
Gongjak - KR
The Spy gone north - US
北风 - TW
北寒谍战 - HK
特工 - CN
Country:
South Korea
Language:
한국어/조선말
普通话
日本語
English
Runtime: 02 hour 18 minutes
Budget: $17,000,000
Revenue: $3,175
Plot Keyword: undercover agent, spy, based on true story, political campaign, beijing, china, nuclear threat, political corruption, 1990s, 2000s, inter-korean relations, national intelligence service (nis)
Along with impressively slick cinematography via Choi Chan-min and some outstanding production design (Taipei stands in for Beijing and North Korea), the film provides some fascinating insights into Korean history following the Cold War and the transition from a tightly-controlled to a more democratic South Korea. You don’t need to know much about Korean politics to enjoy ‘The Spy Gone North’; you only need an appreciation for political intrigue and tension-inducing filmmaking in general. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-spy-gone-north-engrossing-espionage-escapades
