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Key Features:
Black ops, Espionage, Political intrigue, Conspiracy, Action-violence-high, Team dynamics, Cynical protagonist, International relations, Mission, Betrayal
Tone:
serious, gritty, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Action thriller fans, Espionage enthusiasts, Fans of Korean cinema
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Tension → Confrontation

Yaksha: Ruthless Operations

2022-04-08
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Nicknamed after a human-devouring spirit, the ruthless leader of an overseas black ops team takes up a dangerous mission in a city riddled with spies.

Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Cast
Sul Kyung-gu, Park Hae-soo, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Yang Dong-geun, Lee El, Song Jae-rim, Jinyoung, Lee Soo-kyung, Jin Kyung, Jin Seo-yeon
Crew
Na Hyun, Ahn Sang-hoon, Na Hyun
Rating
6.592(239 votes)
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