MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission
Seen it?2019 | 135 min | Drama, Comedy, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who need a good giggle and history buffs, this one's for you. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Shelve it next to War of the Arrows or The Attorney.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
During the Japanese occupation of Korea, the Japanese Empire seeks to eradicate the Korean language and identity. In retaliation, a small group of Korean patriots try to protect their language by compiling the first Korean language dictionary.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$21 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eom Yu-na
- Yoo Hai-jinKim Pan-su
- Yoon Kye-sangRyu Jung-hwan
- Kim Hong-paCho Gap-yoon
- Woo HyeonLim Dong-ik
- Kim Tae-hunPark Hoon
- Kim Sun-youngKu Ja-young
- Min Jin-woongMin Woo-cheol
- Heo Sung-taeUeda
- Lee Sung-wookJang Chun-sam
- Cho Hyun-chulPark Bong-du