Dachimawa Lee

Dachimawa Lee

Villains, take the express train to hell!

Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan

Produced by Showbox, Filmmaker R&K

2008100 min5.9 / 10

A rollicking, tongue-in-cheek spy-action adventure set during Japanese occupation of Korea, blending period intrigue with comedic irreverence and nationalist heroism.

Under Japanese imperialism, Korean national treasure Golden Buddha is stolen. More important to national security, the statue contains vital information concerning Korean freedom fighters and their whereabouts as well as their true identities. The interim Korean government appoints legendary Korean spy Agent Dachimawa Lee to recover the fabled statue and reveal the dark plot behind the theft.

Questions people ask

  • Does Dachimawa Lee end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Dachimawa Lee violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Dachimawa Lee sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Dachimawa Lee easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dachimawa Lee scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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Rarity56

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Surprise9

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Love20

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