12.12: The Day

서울의 봄

“The worst historical day in Korean democracy.”

After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.

Music

이재진

Director

김성수

Screenplay

홍인표

Screenplay

김성수

Status

Released

Release date

22/11/2023

Original language

Korean