The Man Standing Next(2020)
Loyalty. Betrayal. Execution.
When the investigation of 'Koreagate' takes place, Park Yong-gak, a former KCIA director who knows everything about the government's operations, heads to the United States in exile.
Movie: The Man Standing Next
Top 10 Billed Cast
Kim Gyu-pyeong
President Park
Park Yong-gak
Kwak Sang-cheon
Deborah Shim
Jeon Du-hyeok
Jang Seung-ho
Ambassador Yun
Kim Gye-hoon
KCIA Agent Ham Dae-yong
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Video: #BIFF2020 Korean Cinema Today Panorama - The Man Standing Next / 한국영화의 오늘 파노라마 - 남산의 부장들
#BIFF2020 Korean Cinema Today Panorama - The Man Standing Next / 한국영화의 오늘 파노라마 - 남산의 부장들
THE MAN STANDING NEXT - International Trailer
The Man Standing Next (2019)
THE MAN STANDING NEXT - The Making Of
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#BIFF2020 Korean Cinema Today Panorama - The Man Standing Next / 한국영화의 오늘 파노라마 - 남산의 부장들 - Trailer
THE MAN STANDING NEXT - International Trailer - Trailer
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