Athena: Goddess of War (2011)

Athena: Goddess of War (2011) poster

Sometime in the near future, the Korean peninsula attempts to reunify. The South Korean government, which needs enormous funds for the unification to succeed, develops a landmark new technology called the TWR. The TWR is a high speed nuclear reactor and other countries want the technology. To prevent terror in the aftermath of the TWR breakthrough, the government establishes a new organization named NTS (National Anti-Terror Service). Jung-Woo (Jung Woo-Sung) is transferred to the NTS group from the NIS. He's excited about the transfer and hopes to live the life of a real agent, but then discovers his main responsibility is to watch North Korean defectors.

Director: Kim Young-jun, Kim Tae-hun
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lee Dong-jun
Editing: Kim Chang-ju
Production: Taewon Entertainment, Finecut
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Spy and Espionage Thriller, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, International Espionage and Action, Impossible Spy Missions and Infiltration

Keywords

jealousy, love triangle, gambling, love at first sight, kidnapping, spy, double agent, romance, conspiracy, terrorism, agent, nuclear threat, terrorist attack, hidden identity, counterterrorism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Athena: Goddess of War about?
Sometime in the near future, the Korean peninsula attempts to reunify. The South Korean government, which needs enormous funds for the unification to succeed, develops a landmark new technology called the TWR. The TWR is a high speed nuclear reactor and other countries want the technology. To prevent terror in the aftermath of the TWR breakthrough, the government establishes a new organization named NTS (National Anti-Terror Service). Jung-Woo (Jung Woo-Sung) is transferred to the NTS group from the NIS. He's excited about the transfer and hopes to live the life of a real agent, but then discovers his main responsibility is to watch North Korean defectors.
Who directed Athena: Goddess of War?
Athena: Goddess of War was directed by Kim Young-jun, Kim Tae-hun.
Who stars in Athena: Goddess of War?
Athena: Goddess of War stars Jung Woo-sung, Cha Seung-won, Soo Ae, Kim Min-jong, Ricky Kim, Lee Ji-ah.
How long is Athena: Goddess of War?
Athena: Goddess of War has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Athena: Goddess of War?
Athena: Goddess of War is a Action, Thriller film.
Where was Athena: Goddess of War produced?
Athena: Goddess of War was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of Athena: Goddess of War?
The themes of Athena: Goddess of War include: Spy and Espionage Thriller, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, International Espionage and Action, Impossible Spy Missions and Infiltration.