
Assassination
The country falls. The operation begins.
Directed by Choi Dong-hoon
Produced by Caper Film, Showbox
A tense, morally complex thriller about Korean resistance fighters navigating betrayal and impossible choices under Japanese occupation, where idealism collides with brutal pragmatism.
In Japanese-occupied Korea, three freedom fighters are assigned a mission to assassinate a genocidal military leader and his top collaborator. But the plan goes completely awry amidst double-crossings, counter-assassinations, and a shocking revelation about one of the assassins' past.
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Questions people ask
Is Assassination violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Assassination scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Assassination one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 86% of films.
Is Assassination sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Assassination easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Assassination end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Assassination
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Assassination
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Assassination, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Assassination, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Assassination, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































