An Honest Candidate (2020)

Other name: 정직한 후보, Jeongjikhan Hubo, Jungjikhan Hoobo, No Time To Lie

Description:

An Honest Candidate is a side-splitting comedy following Joo Sangsook, a cunning third-term congresswoman with an unparalleled talent for deception. She is an expert liar, masterfully navigating the intricate world of politics with carefully crafted falsehoods. However, her perfectly managed career faces an unprecedented crisis just a day before crucial elections.

Suddenly, and inexplicably, Joo Sangsook loses her ability to lie. This radical transformation forces the seasoned politician to speak nothing but the absolute truth, creating instant chaos in her meticulously planned campaign. Audiences will witness Sangsook's frantic and often hilarious attempts to manage press conferences, public appearances, and private negotiations while being brutally honest. Her sudden integrity threatens to unravel years of political maneuvering and expose uncomfortable truths, jeopardizing her entire career and re-election chances. This comedy explores the uproarious consequences when a powerful figure renowned for dishonesty is forced to become an honest candidate, making for a truly unforgettable election day.

Director: Jang Yoo Jeong [장유정]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Comedy; political