Seobok
Seen it?2021 | 114 min | Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Spectral, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Ex intelligence agent Ki-heon is tasked with safely transporting Seo Bok, the first ever human clone, who holds the secret of eternal life. Several forces try to take control of Seo Bok to serve their own agendas.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$7 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Yong-ju
- Gong YooKi-heon
- Park Bo-gumSeobok
- Jo Woo-jinChief Ahn
- Jang Young-namDr. Im Se-eun
- Park Byung-eunShin Hak-sun
- Kim Jae-geonChairman Kim Chun-oh
- Yeon Je-wookSection Chief Heo
- Kim Hong-paBureau Director Bae Guk-jang
- Lee Eon-jeongYoon Hyeon-soo
- Na Kwang-hoonKim Walker