''The Discloser'' is a 2017 South Korean

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directed by Hong Ki-seon. The film stars

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and Choi Gwi-hwa.

Plot

The story of an investigative reporter and former colonel delving into military secrets to uncover the source of a corruption case.

Cast

as Park Dae-ik *

as Kim Jung-sook *

as Cheon Hyeon-seok *

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as Hee-kyung *

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as Nam Seon-ho *

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as Park Shi-won *

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as Young-woo's son *

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as Kang Young-woo *

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as Bank employee

Production and release

''The Discloser'' was director Hong Ki-seon's fourth and last feature film, and his first film in 8 years. He died of a heart attack in December 2016 at the age of 59 (three days after he finished filming ''The Discloser''). ''The Discloser'' had its world premiere in the "Hong Ki-seon: The Cinema Beyond Suppression" category at the 21st

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on July 20, 2017. The film was released in theaters on January 24, 2018.

Reception

Yoon Min-sik of ''

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'' praised the solid plot and dark and gritty tone of the film, as well as Choi Gwi-ha's performance as the antagonist in the film. Despite following the good versus evil format to some extent, the film hits the audience right on the head with its grounded atmosphere.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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