My Dictator 2014 (2014)

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Set in 1970s South Korea, just before the historic first North Korea-South Korea summit, the poignant drama My Dictator 2014 follows the life of SungGeun, played by Sol KyungGu. SungGeun is an incredibly passionate stage actor who has spent his career playing only minor roles. While his son, TaeSik, played by Park HaeIl, once admired his father during his childhood, he now grows to see him as an embarrassing burden. Everything changes when SungGeun is unexpectedly selected for a highly classified role: acting as a double for the North Korean dictator Kim IlSung. As SungGeun completely immerses himself in this intense role, the line between reality and performance begins to blur, deeply impacting his relationship with TaeSik. This captivating film explores the sacrifices of an actor and the complex bond between a father and son during a tense political era.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Drama