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12.12: The Day

12.12: The Day

The worst historical day in Korean democracy.

20237.52h 22m

Overview

After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.

Directed by Kim Sung-soo
Written by Lee Ji-min, Kim Seong-tae, Hong In-pyo
Produced by Lee Yong-su, Kim Jin-woo
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Top Cast

Hwang Jung-min

Hwang Jung-min

Chun Doo-gwang

Jung Woo-sung

Jung Woo-sung

Lee Tae-shin

Lee Sung-min

Lee Sung-min

Jung Sang-ho

Park Hae-joon

Park Hae-joon

Roh Tae-geon

Kim Sung-kyun

Kim Sung-kyun

Kim Jun-yeob

Kim Eui-sung

Kim Eui-sung

Oh Gook-sang

Jeong Dong-hwan

Jeong Dong-hwan

Choi Han-gyu

Ahn Nae-sang

Ahn Nae-sang

Han Young-goo

Lee Jae-yoon

Lee Jae-yoon

Lim Hak-joo

Lee Jun-hyuk

Lee Jun-hyuk

Kwon Hyung-jin

Themes & Keywords

politics1970scoup d'etatmartial lawbased on true storydocudramapolitical thrillerkorea presidentkorean armyseoul, south koreachun doo-hwan

About 12.12: The Day

12.12: The Day is a drama, thriller, action, war, history, crime film released in 2023 exploring themes of politics, 1970s, coup d'etat, martial law, based on true story, docudrama. Directed by Kim Sung-soo, it stars Hwang Jung-min, Jung Woo-sung, Lee Sung-min. After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.

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