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2009: Lost Memories

2009: Lost Memories

Thriller · Action · Drama · 2002

A failed assassination attempt in Harbin, China in 1909 changes the course of history. Now two JBI agents must find the connections between it and an ancient Korean artifact.

Movie details

2009: Lost Memories

“The war has begun!”

2002 Thriller · Action · Drama 2h 16m

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6.2 / 10

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A failed assassination attempt in Harbin, China in 1909 changes the course of history. Now two JBI agents must find the connections between it and an ancient Korean artifact.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lee Si-myung

Written by

Lee Si-myung · Lee Sang-hak

Jang Dong-gun

Jang Dong-gun

Masayuki Sakamoto

Toru Nakamura

Toru Nakamura

Shojiro Saigo

Seo Jin-ho

Seo Jin-ho

Haerin

Shin Gu

Shin Gu

Takahashi

Cheon Ho-jin

Cheon Ho-jin

Elder

Ahn Kil-kang

Ahn Kil-kang

Lee Myung-hak

Kim Gyu-ri

Kim Gyu-ri

Kindergarten Teacher

Court is in session

Put 2009: Lost Memories on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.