The Point Men (2023)

Other name: 교섭, Gyoseob, Negotiation, Bargaining

Description:

The Point Men immerses viewers in the harrowing true events of a Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan. An extremist Taliban group seizes a group of Korean tourists, prompting the Korean government to dispatch Jae Ho, one of its most skilled diplomats. Arriving in Afghanistan, Jae Ho relentlessly pursues cooperation with the local government and employs every possible diplomatic strategy to free the hostages. Despite his exhaustive efforts, Jae Ho's initial attempts tragically fail, marked by the devastating death of the first hostage. With options dwindling, he is forced to collaborate with Dae Sik, a special agent renowned for his expertise in the Middle East. These two unlikely allies must now navigate an perilous mission against time, uniting their distinct skills in a desperate bid to save the remaining hostages.

Director: Im Soon Rye [임순례]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Based on True Story; Drama; Kidnapping