National Security (2012)
On September 4, 1984, democracy movement leader Kim Jong Tae is arrested and taken to an infamous interrogation facility in Namyeong-dong. For the next 22 days, he would be cruelly and continuously tortured in all manners by interrogators intent on forcing him to confess to communist collaboration.
Director: Chung Ji-young
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: November 22, 2012
Cast
- Park Won-sang - Kim Jong-tae
- Lee Kyung-young - Lee Doo-han
- Dong Bang-woo - Executive Director Park
- Kim Eui-sung - Manager Kang
- Seo Dong-soo - Section Chief Baek
- Kim Joong-ki - Section Chief Lee
- Lee Chun-hee - Section Chief Kim
- Moon Sung-keun - President Yoon
- Woo Hee-jin - Kim Jong-tae's wife
- Bae Yong-geun - Assistant Yang
Screenplay
Music: Sin Min
Cinematography: Seo Min-soo
Editing: Ko Im-pyo
Production: Atnine Film, Aura Pictures, Cinus Entertainment
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
based on true story, torture chamber, torture, 1980s, democratization movement, seoul, south korea
More Films by Director: Chung Ji-young
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Security about?
- On September 4, 1984, democracy movement leader Kim Jong Tae is arrested and taken to an infamous interrogation facility in Namyeong-dong. For the next 22 days, he would be cruelly and continuously tortured in all manners by interrogators intent on forcing him to confess to communist collaboration.
- Who directed National Security?
- National Security was directed by Chung Ji-young.
- Who stars in National Security?
- National Security stars Park Won-sang, Lee Kyung-young, Dong Bang-woo, Kim Eui-sung, Seo Dong-soo, Kim Joong-ki.
- How long is National Security?
- National Security has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is National Security?
- National Security is a Drama, History film.
- Where was National Security produced?
- National Security was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of National Security?
- The themes of National Security include: Inspiring True Stories, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.