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Swiri (1999) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 5,748 users
Metascore: 50/100
Reviews: 89 user | 62 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com North and South Korean superspys battle and fall in love. Director:Je-kyu KangWriter:Je-kyu Kang |
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Suk-kyu Han | ... |
Jong Won Yu
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Mu-young Park
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Myung-hyun Lee /
Bang-hee Lee
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Jang-gil Lee
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Dae-Ho Jung
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Plot Synopsis
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North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijacks a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as part of a plot to re-unify the two countries. Ryu and Lee, special agents of O.P.--South Korea's secret intelligence service--attempt to track down the terrorists and find the CTX. Meanwhile Hee, the 8th's ultra-bad female sniper, resurfaces to wreak havoc and haunt Ryu. Written by Curtis G
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Country:
South KoreaLanguage:
KoreanRelease Date:
13 February 1999 (South Korea) See more »Also Known As:
Shiri See more »Filming Locations:
"The Hill of Shiri", Joongmoon-Dong, Seogwipo, Cheju Island, South Korea See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$29,156 (USA) (8 February 2002)Gross:
$97,152 (USA) (22 March 2002)Company Credits
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A solid thriller from South Korea, focusing on the tensions on the Korean peninsula. In this case, a rogue military outfit from the north plans a terrorist attack at a North Korea - South Korea soccer game, aimed at improving relations between the two Korea's. Despite being South Korean & criticises the current situation in the North, this film does not totally demonise North Korea. The bad guys in this film are a rogue element planning to rise up against the North Korean government. Solid action, though special effects at times are not great. 7/10