Byung-hun Lee

Sung-min Lee

In the 1970s, Korea is under the absolute control of President Park, who controls the KCIA, the organization with the edge over any branch of government.

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The Man Standing Next

2020

Action/ Drama/ History/ Thriller

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Duration: 114 min

IMDB Rating: 7

Language: ko

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Plot Summary

In the 1970s, Korea is under the absolute control of President Park, who controls the KCIA, the organization with the edge over any branch of government.

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Byung-hun Lee as -Kim Kyu-Pyeong

Sung-min Lee as -President Park

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