Going by the Book
The chief of Sampo City Police Office, Seung-u, organizes a simulation of a bank robbery, but a by-the-book cop gets too caught up in the role playing in which the simulation doesn't go the way he had anticipated.
Release Year
2007
Runtime
102 min
Audience Score
7.3
Genres
Comedy, Action, Crime
Story Snapshot
The chief of Sampo City Police Office, Seung-u, organizes a simulation of a bank robbery, but a by-the-book cop gets too caught up in the role playing in which the simulation doesn't go the way he had anticipated.
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Going by the Book is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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