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Secret Zoo

Original title: Haechijianha
  • 2020
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.1K
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Park Yeong-gyu, Ahn Jae-hong, Kim Sung-oh, Kang So-ra, and Jeon Yeo-been in Secret Zoo (2020)
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Workplace DramaComedy

A lawyer is suckered into running a zoo that has sold most of its animals.A lawyer is suckered into running a zoo that has sold most of its animals.A lawyer is suckered into running a zoo that has sold most of its animals.

  • Director
    • Jae-gon Son
  • Writers
    • Hun
    • Jae-gon Son
  • Stars
    • Ahn Jae-hong
    • Kang So-ra
    • Park Yeong-gyu
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jae-gon Son
    • Writers
      • Hun
      • Jae-gon Son
    • Stars
      • Ahn Jae-hong
      • Kang So-ra
      • Park Yeong-gyu
    • 13User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ahn Jae-hong
    Ahn Jae-hong
    • Kang Tae Soo
    Kang So-ra
    Kang So-ra
    • Han So Won
    Park Yeong-gyu
    Park Yeong-gyu
    • Director Seo
    Kim Sung-oh
    Kim Sung-oh
    • Kim Geon-wook
    Jeon Yeo-been
    Jeon Yeo-been
    • Kim Hae Kyung
    Kim Bi-bi
    Kim Bi-bi
    • Dismissed employee #1
    Seol Chang-hee
    Seol Chang-hee
    • Lawyer
    Seo Eun-Sol
    • So-Won (young)
    Kim Geu-rim
    • Fired employee #2
    Yang Hee-Won
    • Kindergartener #2
    Kim Heung-rae
    • Black Nose
    Kim Hyeon-Ok
    Park Hyoung-soo
    Park Hyoung-soo
    • Lawyer Song
    Park Hyuk-kwon
    Park Hyuk-kwon
    • CEO Hwang
    Seo Hyun-woo
    Seo Hyun-woo
    • Secretary Oh
    Lee Hyun-wook
    • Min Chul Hyun
    Song Ji-woo
    Song Ji-woo
    • Kindergarten student #1
    Kim Ki-chun
    Kim Ki-chun
    • CEO Go
    • Director
      • Jae-gon Son
    • Writers
      • Hun
      • Jae-gon Son
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    6Mysterygeneration

    Absurdity

    The Comedy examines sincerity and absurdity. The narrative centers on a lawyer who, by dressed as animals, revitalizes a failing zoo. The narrative is poignant because of the dedication of the workers and the public's love for the animals. As the lawyer struggles with moral quandaries and finds his ideals, the movie focuses on issues of identity, ambition, and public perception. While keeping a humorous tone, the movie criticizes consumer spectacle and the fuzziness of the boundaries between performance and reality. Even a person wearing a polar bear suit can convey heartfelt meaning, as this movie manages to evoke sincere emotional moments despite its ridiculousness.
    9itsjustme-49636

    The beginning is hilarious, the ending is okay

    Start off extremely well with a lot of likeable characters to root for. I laughed quite a lot. The story is funny but also cute and hear-warming. The ending didn't really convince me and seemed rushed but also drawn out.
    4Luv2Spooge

    poor execution

    Concept is good, but the execution is poor. It is 2 hours long and extremely boring. The best parts are already spoken for in the trailer. For the most part it is just a lot of talking and when you see the animals, they don't move, there isn't much of a story and definitely no drama.

    Overall there is nothing to keep you interested and invested, I only finished it because I was on the computer dong something else. It could've been great if it actually has a real story.

    So 4/10 is extremely generous for this film. It is barely a good one time watch and towards the end it is just laughable how people could not figure out these are fake animals.
    7xiaohei-80112

    A decent comedy movie

    First 45 min of the movie is so hilarious till I can't stop laughing but at the middle and ending part is not convincing enough to accept the reality . Many incident was create intentionally. But I still recommend this show if u want to laugh your stress off.
    8ops-52535

    its refreshing ...

    But far from original. a bell might ring if i say '' a fish called wanda'', well it has the basic comedy ideas from here, even though its very different and naturalized into the korean way of culture and behaviour. its a typical korean movie, with very vaying plotspeed and long playtime, but thats purely the only downsides i can commence.

    because its a funny, complicated in all of its simplicity, very good acting, brilliant production, and as usual a beautiful score. this is a film meant for all ages, though with one enerving bear fight that may scare poor kindergardenists. nevertheless it has a friendly tone, very ecofriendly in its message, and a real recommend from the grumpy old man.

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    • Trivia
      Based on the webcomic series "Haechijiana" by Hun (published from September 20, 2011 to April 27, 2012 via Daum Webtoon Company).

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 2020 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Sở Thú Thoát Ế
    • Filming locations
      • South Korea
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,471,940
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 58m(118 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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