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Part-Time Spy

Part-Time Spy

Action · Comedy · 2017

A desperate 35 year-old Young-sil is more than ready for full time job. And finally she gets a call from National security department as an intern. But her joy lasts no long, soon asked to leave. Accidently she discovers a secret about her boss and she suggest a deal of full time job to help him; secret spy.

Movie details

Part-Time Spy

“An eye for an eye, a scam for a scam, who said interns are intern?”

2017 Action · Comedy 1h 57m

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

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A desperate 35 year-old Young-sil is more than ready for full time job. And finally she gets a call from National security department as an intern. But her joy lasts no long, soon asked to leave. Accidently she discovers a secret about her boss and she suggest a deal of full time job to help him; secret spy.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Kim Deok-su

Written by

Jeong Seong-hun

Kang Ye-won

Kang Ye-won

Jang Young-Sil

Han Chae-a

Han Chae-a

Na Jung-An

Namkoong Min

Namkoong Min

Min-Suk

Jo Jae-yun

Jo Jae-yun

Deputy Department Head Park

Kim Min-kyo

Kim Min-kyo

Department Head Yang

Kim Sung-eun

Kim Sung-eun

Eun-Jung

Kwak Ja-hyung

Kwak Ja-hyung

Chief Financial Officer

Court is in session

Put Part-Time Spy 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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