Most Anticipated Korean Films of 2015

11. Assassination

암살

Dir: Choi Dong-hoon (The Thieves, 2012)

Cast: Ha Jung-woo (The Terror Live, 2013), Jeon Ji-hyun (The Berlin File, 2013), Lee Jung-jae (The Face Reader, 2013)

Production: 
Distribution: Showbox

Filming Dates: 2014-08-23 ~
Status: Filming
Genre: Crime
Plot: A group of Korean assassins and agents seek to take out a pro-Japanese group in the 1930s.

Choi Dong-hoon has assembled a big, glitzy cast for what is sure to be a glossy action-thriller looking to replicate the success of The Thieves in the Summer of 2012. The film was at least partly shot in Shanghai and Choi has yet to step a foot wrong, so plenty to look forward to here.

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