The Discloser

The Discloser is a 2017 South Korean thriller film directed by Hong Ki-seon. The film stars Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Ok-bin, Choi Moo-sung and Choi Gwi-hwa.[3][4]

The Discloser
International poster
Hangul
1급기밀
Literal meaningTop Secret
Revised RomanizationIl-geup-gi-mil
Directed byHong Ki-seon
Written byAhn Young-soo
Produced byChoi Kang-hyuk
StarringKim Sang-kyung
Kim Ok-bin
Choi Moo-sung
Choi Gwi-hwa
Production
company
Miin Pictures
Distributed byLittle Big Pictures
Release dates
  • July 20, 2017 (2017-07-20) (BiFan)
  • January 24, 2018 (2018-01-24) (South Korea)[1]
Running time
100 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$1.6 million[2]

Plot

The story of an investigative reporter and former colonel delving into military secrets to uncover the source of a corruption case.

Cast

Production and release

The Discloser was director Hong Ki-seon's fourth and last feature film, and his first film in 8 years.[5] He died of a heart attack in December 2016 at the age of 59 (three days after he finished filming The Discloser).[6]

The Discloser had its world premiere in the "Hong Ki-seon: The Cinema Beyond Suppression" category at the 21st Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on July 20, 2017. The film was released in theaters on January 24, 2018.[7]

Reception

Yoon Min-sik of The Korea Herald praised the solid plot and dark and gritty tone of the film, as well as Choi Gwi-ha's performance as the antagonist in the film. Despite following the good versus evil format to some extent, the film hits the audience right on the head with its grounded atmosphere.[8]

Awards and nominations

Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
38th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards Special Award Hong Ki-seon Won [9]

References


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