The Spy

May 15, 1999

1h 45m

★ 6.0

Overview

A North Korean spy named Lee Chul-jin infiltrates the eastern coast of South Korea. His mission is to steal a Super Pig DNA sample which can be used to alleviate the famine in North Korea. On the way to meet his contact in Seoul, Chul-jin is robbed by gangsters posing as a taxi driver and passengers. Chul-jin finally meets fellow communists, Mr.OH and his family, and after many awkward situations and adventures.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Cinema Service

Cineworld

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Cast

Li Cheol-jin

Yu Oh-seong

Mr. Oh

Park In-hwan

Hwa-yi

Park Jin-hee

Mrs. Kim

Jung Young-sook

Woo-yeol

Shin Ha-kyun

Thief 1

Jeong Gyu-su

Thief 2

Jung Jae-young

Thief 3

Im Won-hee

Thief 4

Lee Moon-sik

Woo-yeol's teacher

Son Hyun-joo

Investigator

Park Yong-su

Gangster

Yoo Hai-jin

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