The Man Standing Next
When the investigation of 'Koreagate' takes place, Park Yong-gak, a former KCIA director who knows everything about the government's operations, heads to the United States in exile.
Release Year
2020
Runtime
114 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
When the investigation of 'Koreagate' takes place, Park Yong-gak, a former KCIA director who knows everything about the government's operations, heads to the United States in exile.
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