
Secretly, Greatly
Playing the fool for the Dear Leader.
Directed by Jang Cheol-soo
A darkly comedic spy thriller about three North Korean agents whose deep friendship becomes their salvation when forced to betray one another.
Three elite North Korean sleeper agents live under cover for so long that they believe their cover stories are their real identities. They are shocked when they are ordered to kill one another or face death at the hands of an elite hit team.
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Questions people ask
Is Secretly, Greatly one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of films.
Is Secretly, Greatly sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Secretly, Greatly violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Secretly, Greatly scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Secretly, Greatly easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Secretly, Greatly end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
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Like Secretly, Greatly
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Secretly, Greatly
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Secretly, Greatly, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Secretly, Greatly, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Secretly, Greatly, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































