The Point Men
First published
02/27/2023
Genres:
tv
Summary
This action blockbuster starring Hwang Jung Min and Hyun Bin is a retelling of a hostage incident in Afghanistan. The South Korean government entered direct negotiations for the return of 23 Koreans in 2007, a nugget of history that director Yim Soon Rye has turned into a laser-focused dramatisation of those tense negotiations. Although it focuses on the activities of the Korean negotiators and captives, the movie hasn't been able to escape controversy for its portrayal of Afghanistan and its...
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K-Botak: K-Drama and Korean Movies
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