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Key Features:
Sex trafficking, Crime, Moral ambiguity, Found family, Road movie, Ethical dilemma, Undercover investigation, Unexpected alliance, Social commentary, Complex characters, Redemption, Family drama
Tone:
serious, dramatic, restrained
Target Audience:
Drama enthusiasts, International cinema fans, Viewers interested in social issues, Character-driven narratives
Emotional Arc:
Concern → Suspense → Empathy

Broker

2022-06-08
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Sang-hyun is always struggling from debt, and Dong-soo works at a baby box facility. On a rainy night, they steal the baby Woo-sung, who was left in the baby box, to sell him at a good price. Meanwhile, detectives were watching, and they quietly track them down to capture the crucial evidence.

Genres
Drama, Comedy, Crime
Cast
Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doona, IU, Lee Joo-young, Lim Seung-soo, Park Ji-yong, Kim Sun-young, Lee Mu-saeng, Lee Dong-hwi
Crew
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hirokazu Kore-eda
Rating
7.182(510 votes)
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