The 12th Suspect

Set in a teahouse in Myeong-dong, Seoul right after the end of the Korean War, The 12th Suspect follows the suffocating psychological showdown that takes place between a detective and the 11 suspects who find themselves caught up in a murder case.

Cast

Kim Sang-kyung

as Master Sgt. Kim Ki-chae

Park Sun-young

as Madam

Heo Sung-tae

as Noh Suk-hyon, owner

Kim Ji-hoon

as Oh Hang-chul, poet

Kim Dong-young

as Park In-seong, painter

Jeong Ji-sun

as Woo Byeong-hong, painter

Han Ji-an

as Yoo-jung

Nam Sung-jin

as Baek Doo-hwan

Dong Bang-yu

as Shin Yoon-chi, professor

Kim Hui-sang

as Lee Ki-seob, painter

Reviews

Alunauwie

The 12th Suspect is a gripping mystery set in post-war Korea, focusing on the political tension surrounding intellectuals who are seen as threats to authority. With a confined café setting that feels like a theatrical stage, the film skillfully builds suspense through sharp dialogue, well-placed twi...

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