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The Unjust

The Unjust

Crime · Thriller · 2010

An honest cop has to compromise with his principles when he is told to find a scapegoat for a high-profile serial killer case in exchange for a big promotion.

Movie details

The Unjust

“Justice is a deal.”

2010 Crime · Thriller 1h 59m

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6.6 / 10

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An honest cop has to compromise with his principles when he is told to find a scapegoat for a high-profile serial killer case in exchange for a big promotion.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ryoo Seung-wan

Written by

Park Hoon-jung

Hwang Jung-min

Hwang Jung-min

Choi Cheol-gi

Ryoo Seung-bum

Ryoo Seung-bum

Joo Yang

Yoo Hai-jin

Yoo Hai-jin

Jang Seok-goo

Cheon Ho-jin

Cheon Ho-jin

Chief Kang

Don Lee

Don Lee

Ma Dae-ho

Woo Jung-kook

Woo Jung-kook

Lee Dong-seok

Jo Young-jin

Jo Young-jin

Chairman Kim

Court is in session

Put The Unjust on trial.

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

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.