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The 12th Suspect

7.4(15)20191h 42m1

Set in a teahouse in Myeong-dong, Seoul right after the end of the Korean War, The 12th Suspect follows the suffocating psychological showdown that takes place between a detective and the 11 suspects who find themselves caught up in a murder case.

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Korean
  • murder

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South Korea

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  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical23 Jun 2022
  • ItalyIT

    • Digital / OTTFlorence Korea Film Fest25 Sept 2020
  • South KoreaKR

    • Premiere12Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival7 Jul 2019
    • Theatrical1210 Oct 2019

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The 12th Suspect was released on 10 October 2019.

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    Alunauwie

    9/19/2025

    10/10

    The 12th Suspect is a gripping mystery set in post-war Korea, focusing on the political tension surrounding intellectuals who are seen as threats to authority. With a confined café setting that feels like a theatrical stage, the film skillfully builds suspense through sharp dialogue, well-placed twists, and strong performances, despite a few logical oversights. The ambiguous, cliffhanger ending leaves viewers questio…

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