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Seen it?2018 | 114 min | Drama, History
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Amadeus or Devotion, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Only one week left until South Korea will go under sovereign default. Han Shi-hyun is a leader of the monetary policy team at the Bank of Korea. and is assigned to a crisis team.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$28 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Choi Kook-hee
- Kim Hye-sooHan Si-hyun
- Yoo Ah-inYoon Jung-hak
- Huh Joon-hoGap-su
- Jo Woo-jinVice-Minister of Finance
- Vincent CasselIMF Managing Director
- Kim Hong-paNew Senior Secretary for Economic Affairs
- Uhm Hyo-seopSenior Secretary for Economic Affairs
- Kwon Hae-hyoThe President of the Bank
- Cho Han-chulLee Dae-hwan
- Ryu Deok-hwanOrange