MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission (2019)

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During the Japanese occupation of Korea, the Japanese Empire seeks to eradicate the Korean language and identity. In retaliation, a small group of Korean patriots try to protect their language by compiling the first Korean language dictionary.

Director: Eom Yu-na
Genre: Drama, Comedy, History
Runtime: 135 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cho Young-wuk
Cinematography: Choi Young-hwan
Editing: Jung Won-jun, Kim Sang-bum
Production: The LAMP, Lotte Entertainment
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말, 日本語
Original Language: ko

Themes

Estranged Father's Letter and Fate

Keywords

letter, independence movement, dictionary, korean resistance, word, japanese occupation of korea

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission about?
During the Japanese occupation of Korea, the Japanese Empire seeks to eradicate the Korean language and identity. In retaliation, a small group of Korean patriots try to protect their language by compiling the first Korean language dictionary.
Who directed MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission?
MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission was directed by Eom Yu-na.
Who stars in MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission?
MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission stars Yoo Hai-jin, Yoon Kye-sang, Kim Hong-pa, Woo Hyeon, Kim Tae-hun, Kim Sun-young.
How long is MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission?
MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission?
MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission is a Drama, Comedy, History film.
Where was MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission produced?
MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission?
The themes of MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate.