Lee Yeong-hoon
Song Sae-byuk
Lee Yeong-hoon
The Culprit
“After his wife was killed, he began doubting everything”
7.4
2019
1h 40m
ThrillerMysteryCrime
Director: Koh Jung-wook
Overview
Someone brutally murders Young-hoon’s wife. A hair sample was found on his wife’s body and the detectives use it to trace it back to his friend Joon-sung and locks him up. Seemingly becoming a murder’s wife overnight, Da-yeon asks Young-hoon to testify on his behalf but when he doesn’t show up for the trial, she goes to visit him at his house.
Cast
Jeong Da-yeon
Yu Seon
Jeong Da-yeon
Park Sang-min
Jang Hyuk-jin
Park Sang-min
Kim Joon-seong
Oh Min-suk
Kim Joon-seong
Im Yoo-jeong
Han Soo-yeon
Im Yoo-jeong
Detective Jo Sang-pil
Jung Hae-kyun
Detective Jo Sang-pil
High School student - bit part
Lee Soi
High School student - bit part
Da-yeon's sister
Woo Mi-hwa
Da-yeon's sister
Reviews
Alunauwie
The Culprit is a Korean mystery-thriller that elevates a familiar murder theme with layered conflicts involving friendship, marriage, and betrayal, as Young Hoon searches for truth beyond the police’s assumptions. Through effective use of nonlinear storytelling, suspenseful editing, and convincing performances, the film manipulates viewer expectations and keeps the real killer hidden until a shocking, unexpected reveal. A standout moment is Young Hoon’s chilling reenactment of the crime scene, which deepens the intrigue and highlights the film’s psychological complexity. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
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