South Korean film explores 1974 assassination attempt on Prime Minister Park Chung-hee
A new South Korean thriller examines the botched 1974 assassination of Prime Minister Park Chung-hee and the death of his wife.
Journalists face government pressure
The film opens with a group of journalists being confronted by the Korean Central Intelligence Agency. These reporters are punished for publishing investigations that lead toward the planned attack on the prime minister. The narrative suggests the assassination was intentionally botched according to the movie's internal logic.
Characters witness the shooting
A rookie journalist named Young-il is assigned to cover a Liberation Day speech when violence erupts. He witnesses the events first hand as the attack goes awry and kills the first lady. The story also involves an older, world-weary character who plays a significant role in the unfolding drama.
Themes of censorship emerge
The plot ties these specific events into larger concerns surrounding freedom of the press. Two journalists at the Dong-sung Daily mount a heroic stand against government forces during severe censorship. The film uses this political saga to spark curiosity about the historical incident.
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