12.12: The Day

7.6

MovieDrama, Thriller20232h 22m

The worst historical day in Korean democracy.

After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.

12.12: The Day poster

After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.

Directed by: Kim Sung-soo
Written by: Hong In-pyo, Kim Sung-soo, Hong Won-chan, Lee Young-jong
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Action, War, History, Crime
Released: November 22, 2023
Runtime: 2h 22m
Status: Released
Original title: 서울의 봄
Language: Korean
Countries: South Korea
Studios: Hive Media Corp