The Spy Gone North
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The Spy Gone North

"In the lasting days of the Cold War."

2018 2h 18m ★ 7.4 (216 votes) Released

South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.

Director

Yoon Jong-bin

Screenplay

Kwon Sung-hui

Screenplay

Yoon Jong-bin

Rating
7.4
Runtime
138 min
Budget
$17.0M
Revenue
$0.0M
Profit/Loss
-17.0M

Production

Sanai Pictures Sanai Pictures
Moonlight Film Moonlight Film
CJ Entertainment CJ Entertainment

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SWITCH.
★ 8/10 Sep 9, 2019

Along with impressively slick cinematography via Choi Chan-min and some outstanding production design (Taipei stands in for Beijing and North Korea), the film provides some fascinating insights into Korean history following the Cold War and the transition from a tightly-controlled to a more democratic South Korea. You don’t need to know much about Korean politics to enjoy ‘The Spy Gone North’; you only need an appreciation for political intrigue and tension-inducing filmmaking in general. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-spy-gone-north-engrossing-espionage-escapades

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Alunauwie
★ 10/10 Sep 29, 2025

The Spy Gone North masterfully adapts the true story of ex-spy Park Chae Seo, offering a gripping espionage thriller grounded in real-world politics. With flawless cinematography, compelling performances, and impressively realistic sets (all filmed in South Korea), the film delivers both suspense and substance. This is a must-watch for fans of spy dramas craving authenticity and cinematic excellence. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Keywords

undercover agentspybased on true storypolitical campaignbeijing, chinanuclear threatpolitical corruption1990s2000sinter-korean relationsnational intelligence service (nis)

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