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A Self-Righteous Man

1988·Movie
1h 42min
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , war movie: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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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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Directed by:
Ki-pung Choi
Written by:
Kim Jin-hyeok
Produced by:
Jeong Kwang-Woong
Composed by:
Jeon Young-rok

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Is A Self-Righteous Man worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

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.

Will A Self-Righteous Man make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is A Self-Righteous Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch A Self-Righteous Man?

Easy watchDemanding

Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.

Is A Self-Righteous Man good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will A Self-Righteous Man scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Barely. The scares are mild.

Will I feel good after watching A Self-Righteous Man?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak.

What language is A Self-Righteous Man in?

KoreanChinese

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