The Red Herring (2022)

Other name: 그대가 조국, Geudaega Joguk

Description:

"The Red Herring" immerses audiences in a powerful, true-crime drama spanning 67 intense days surrounding Cho Kuk, Korea's controversial Minister of Justice. From his nomination on August 9, 2019, to his resignation on October 14, 2019, the film meticulously pieces together fragmented memories and a torrent of news and social media, including far-right and progressive YouTube content. This gripping narrative exposes the brutal hunt of a prosecution seemingly consumed by political power, raising profound questions about justice lost. As the story unfolds, "The Red Herring" compels viewers to confront a chilling query: can we truly believe that the forces of old power, promoting oblivion, resisting reform, and wielding the sharp blade of the prosecution, will not eventually threaten our own democracy?

Airs On: May 25, 2022

Director: Lee Seung Joon [이승준]

Country: Korean

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2022

Genre:Documentary