The 12th Suspect (2019)

Other name: 열두 번째 용의자, 남산 시인 살인사건, yeol-du beon-jjae yong-ui-ja, nam-san shi-in sa-rin-sa-geon, Namsan, Poet Murder Incident

Description:

The 12th Suspect unfolds a compelling murder mystery in 1953 post-war Korea. On a crisp autumn night in Namsan Seoul, the revered poet Baek Doo Hwan meets a shocking end. The following day, Master Sergeant Kim Ki Chae, a keen investigator from the Counter Intelligence Corps, makes his way to the bustling Oriental Cafe. Introducing himself, Kim Ki Chae begins a meticulous interrogation of everyone present, convinced that the killer or a crucial witness is among them. As he delves into their testimonies, a web of hidden motives, unspoken truths, and potential connections to the poet's death slowly emerges. Kim Ki Chae must navigate the intricate human drama within the cafe to uncover the identity of the person responsible for Baek Doo Hwan's murder.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Detective; Investigation