A Self-Righteous Man

1988·Movie
1h 42min

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A Self-Righteous Man fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

As the tragic war of fratricide is drawing to a close, a special agent nicknamed Dokbul, Kang Cheol-gu, is given an intelligence mission to identify and confirm the enemy's unusual movements. While on a mission, Cheol-gu infiltrates the enemy's camp alone and accidentally witnesses a bloody scene of massacre of civilians. He saves the only survivor, Hwang No-in, and is hinted that the enemy's plot is very dangerous. Cheol-gu approaches Mi-young, a People's Army nurse, to extract information, but is exposed to the enemy and escapes a crisis after a fierce battle. In the end, thanks to Cheol-gu's persistence, Mi-young realizes the illusion of the liberation struggle they are calling for, and transforms into Cheol-gu's collaborator to stop their horrific plot, germ warfare, and carries out the mission. However, the result of this tragic war is only futility. A war of illusions where more is lost than gained, and in the end, even the nickname Dokbul sheds hot tears.
Korean WarAnti-War FilmEspionagePropaganda CritiqueTragic HeroViolent ActionPolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaPsychological Impact

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Sequels and Prequels

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What is A Self-Righteous Man rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is A Self-Righteous Man?

1 h 42 min

A Self-Righteous Man runs 1 h 42 min.

What language is A Self-Righteous Man in?

KoreanChinese

It was made in Korean, with some Chinese. Produced in South Korea.

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