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.
- 7.4
- 2019
- Released
- 1h 42m
Kim Sang-kyung
Master Sgt. Kim Ki-chae
Park Sun-young
Madam
Heo Sung-tae
Noh Suk-hyon, owner
Kim Ji-hoon
Oh Hang-chul, poet
Kim Dong-young
Park In-seong, painter
Jeong Ji-sun
Woo Byeong-hong, painter
Han Ji-an
Yoo-jung
Nam Sung-jin
Baek Doo-hwan
Dong Bang-yu
Shin Yoon-chi, professorKim Hui-sang
Lee Ki-seob, painterNam Yeon-yu
Ki Jin-woo
Kim He-sang
Lee ki-seobReleased
ko
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Reviews
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 twists, and strong performances, despite a few logical oversights. The ambiguous, cliffhanger ending le