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Kingmaker

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Seo Chang-dae, an ambitious political campaign strategist who ends up having ideological differences with his present client, receives a lucrative offer that will put his loyalty under the microscope.

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Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews 02/15/2025
3/5
"Though its story is messy and drawn-out, there’s a lot of fun to be had with Kingmaker thanks to its snappy editing and sense of humor." Go to Full Review Amarsanaa Battulga View of the Arts 08/01/2024
4/5
Kingmaker is a story of crushed idealism but of a slightly different, nuanced kind. Go to Full Review Pierce Conran ScreenAnarchy 06/16/2024
A richly drawn character study that encapsulate the 'opposites attract' adage, set against a frequently thrilling backdrop of electoral strategising and malfeasance. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis HanCinema 01/04/2023
7
"Kingmaker" emerges as a very interesting and entertaining film, but also one that is definitely on a lower level than "Man Standing Next Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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avindu g @RT86379654 08/04/2022 King maker defines a milestone in it's genre that's both debatable and enlightening. It's a people's story, a story about ultimatums, betrayals and most importantly an unending struggle. Precision in all-round performances keep King Maker's integrity intact. It's work in drawing up a clear picture of the burdens that should be carried to the summit is easily lovable. Humans to become victors should uncompromisingly compromise , such a cruel game. See more Read all reviews
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Byun Sung-hyun

Director

Sul Kyung-gu

Kim Woon-beom

Lee Sun-kyun

Seo Chang-dae

Yoo Jae-myung

Kim Young-ho

Jo Woo-jin

Lee Jin-pyo

Park In-hwan

Kang In-san
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Synopsis Seo Chang-dae, an ambitious political campaign strategist who ends up having ideological differences with his present client, receives a lucrative offer that will put his loyalty under the microscope.
Director
Byun Sung-hyun
Screenwriter
Byun Sung-hyun, Kim Minsu
Production Co
Seed Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Korean
Runtime
2h 3m
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