The Spy Gone North

In the lasting days of the Cold War.

7.4
20182h 18m

Production

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South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.

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Cast

Photo of Hwang Jung-min

Hwang Jung-min

Heuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong

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Lee Sung-min

Ri Myeong-woon

Photo of Cho Jin-woong

Cho Jin-woong

Choi Hak-seong

Photo of Ju Ji-hoon

Ju Ji-hoon

Section Chief Jeong Moo-taek

Photo of Jeong So-ri

Jeong So-ri

Lee Hong-seol

Photo of Kim Hong-pa

Kim Hong-pa

Kim Myung-soo

Photo of Ki Joo-bong

Ki Joo-bong

President Kim Jong-il

Photo of Kim Eung-soo

Kim Eung-soo

Department Head Kim

Photo of Park Sung-woong

Park Sung-woong

Han Chang-joo

Photo of Park Jin-young

Park Jin-young

Kim Jang-hyeok

Photo of Nam Moon-chul

Nam Moon-chul

National Assembly Member Park

Photo of Choi Byung-mo

Choi Byung-mo

National Assembly Member Yoo

Photo of Kim In-woo

Kim In-woo

Kiyohara

Photo of Kwak Ja-hyung

Kwak Ja-hyung

Jang Seong-hoon

Photo of Kim So-jin

Kim So-jin

Chang-joo's Wife

Photo of Jeong Gi-seop

Jeong Gi-seop

NIS Planning Agent #1

Photo of Lee Seung-joon

Lee Seung-joon

Security Agent #1

Photo of Choi Jeong-in

Choi Jeong-in

Seok-yeong's Wife

Photo of Kim Hyun

Kim Hyun

Real Estate Agent

Photo of Min Moo-je

Min Moo-je

Southern Spy

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Reviews

M

SWITCH.

8/10

Along with impressively slick cinematography via Choi Chan-min and some outstanding production design (Taipei stands in for Beijing and North Korea), the film provides some fascinating insights into Korean history following the Cold War and the transition from a tightly-controlled to a more democratic South Korea. You don’t need to know much about Korean politics to enjoy ‘The Spy Gone North’; you only need an appreciation for political intrigue and tension-inducing filmmaking in general.
- Jake Watt

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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-spy-gone-north-engrossing-espionage-escapades

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Alunauwie

10/10

The Spy Gone North masterfully adapts the true story of ex-spy Park Chae Seo, offering a gripping espionage thriller grounded in real-world politics. With flawless cinematography, compelling performances, and impressively realistic sets (all filmed in South Korea), the film delivers both suspense and substance. This is a must-watch for fans of spy dramas craving authenticity and cinematic excellence.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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