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Harbin

Harbin

Action · Thriller · History · 2024

In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.

Movie details

Harbin

“One goal. One mission. The old wolf must fall.”

2024 Action · Thriller · History 1h 48m

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7.3 / 10

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In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Woo Min-ho

Written by

Kim Kyung-chan · Woo Min-ho

Hyun Bin

Hyun Bin

Ahn Jung-geun

Park Jeong-min

Park Jeong-min

Woo Duk-soon

Jo Woo-jin

Jo Woo-jin

Kim Sang-hyun

Jeon Yeo-been

Jeon Yeo-been

Ms. Gong

Lee Dong-wook

Lee Dong-wook

Lee Chang-sup

Park Hoon

Park Hoon

Mori Tatsuo

You Chea-myung

You Chea-myung

Choi Jae-hyung

Court is in session

Put Harbin on trial.

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

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.