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Key Features:
Serial killer, Political intrigue, International crime, North Korea, South Korea, Interpol, Murder investigation, Crime thriller, Violence-high, Cat and mouse
Tone:
serious, gritty, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Thriller fans, Crime drama enthusiasts, Viewers interested in international conflicts
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Dread → Suspense

V.I.P.

2017-08-23
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A son to a high-ranked official in North Korea commits a series of murders going across the countries around the world. The movie depicts the following events as South Korea, North Korea and Interpol start chasing down after him.

Genres
Crime, Thriller, Action
Cast
Jang Dong-gun, Kim Myung-min, Park Hee-soon, Lee Jong-suk, Choi Jung-woo, Peter Stormare, Jo Woo-jin, Oh Dae-hwan, Park Sung-woong, Ji Eun-seo
Crew
Park Hoon-jung, Park Hoon-jung
Rating
7.8(218 votes)
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