12.12: The Day (2023)

Other name: 서울의 봄, 首爾之春, Seoului Bom, Spring in Seoul, Сеульская весна

Description:

"The Day" transports viewers to Seoul in December 1979, a city enduring a brutal winter and martial law after President Park's assassination. In this volatile environment, Defense Security Commander Chun Doo Kwang, leading a private group of officers, stages a sudden coup d'état. Opposing him is Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae Shin, an resolute soldier who firmly believes the military must remain independent of political influence.

As Chun Doo Kwang strives to seize power, his clash with Lee Tae Shin intensifies dramatically. Adding to the escalating crisis, military leaders hesitate to take a stand, and the Defense Minister is nowhere to be found. This gripping conflict unfolds amidst widespread chaos, leading Seoul toward an unpredictable future. The long-awaited spring, which should bring renewal, instead guides the city into an unexpected and profoundly uncertain direction.

Director: Kim Seong Soo [김성수]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Historical