directed by: Kim Jee-woon, year: 2016
actors: Song Kang-ho, Gong Yoo, Han Hyo-joo

Set in 1920s Korea under Japanese rule, The Age of Shadows follows Lee Jung-chool, a police officer who infiltrates the anti-colonial resistance while secretly working for the Japanese authorities. When he is drawn into a high-stakes espionage ring led by a legendary organizer, loyalties fracture and moral lines blur as betrayals, courage, and sacrifice collide in a tense web of traps. Kim Jee-woon crafts stylish action with noir mood, exploring duty, identity, and freedom's costly price.

Korean Crime Thriller, Historical Thriller, Espionage, Period Crime Drama