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Phantom

Phantom

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2023

In 1933, when Korea was under Japanese occupation, five people in Gyeongseong are suspected to be "Phantom" spies of the anti-Japanese organization.

Movie details

Phantom

“A spy is hiding among them.”

2023 Action · Thriller · Crime 2h 12m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

In 1933, when Korea was under Japanese occupation, five people in Gyeongseong are suspected to be "Phantom" spies of the anti-Japanese organization.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Phantom?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lee Hae-young

Written by

Lee Hae-young

Sul Kyung-gu

Sul Kyung-gu

Junji Murayama

Lee Hanee

Lee Hanee

Park Cha-kyung

Park So-dam

Park So-dam

Yuriko

Park Hae-soo

Park Hae-soo

Kaito Takahara

Seo Hyun-woo

Seo Hyun-woo

Section Chief Cheon

Kim Dong-hee

Kim Dong-hee

Lee Baek-ho

Kim Hye-ok

Kim Hye-ok

Junji's Mother

Court is in session

Put Phantom on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.