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A propaganda piece, probably effective in south korea. (as are many elsewhere, at local levels) multiple villains to choose from, but unsure whether blame is equal :

• corrupt politicians and giant chaebols
• IMF
• the U.S. pulling the IMF strings (for an economic annexation???)

the script attempts, and fails, in the explanation of the economic mechanisms. it ends on a note that the current situation, and every situation, is always bad or worse. (i always just assumed corrupt politicians and too much debt is bad, and bubbles eventually burst?) also not helping, as a watcher of many foreign films, i found the acting uniformly awful.

And new knowledge about south korean history, their 1997 financial crisis, a government pushing the economy down the loo and becomes bait for the imf and according to the film the usa.won they still have allthough ive seen its inflating tendencies, they couldnt take that away from them...

its a good film, very nice production quality and score, though a bit stretcehed out playtimewise, but its absolutely a recommend, by the grumpy old man

Much broader in scope and better explained than the Hollywood financial crisis movies like The Big Short and Margin Call. Illuminating the role of the IMF in then Asian Financial Crisis and the cover up of the officials in the government. Touching plot line about the effect on a smaller business owners.

A film with a stellar cast. Based on true events, a captivating film. I loved every character and their connections. I found Yoo Ah In's character so brilliant, I was enchanted by her. She's ironic, intelligent, and mesmerizes you with her ability to deliver dialogue. It may seem slow, but it becomes compelling as you watch. I really loved Kim Hye-soo, brilliant as always, a headstrong character who holds that storyline together. A film that's absolutely worth watching and will keep you glued to the screen.

Similar to Dick Cheney story. Chilling precisely because the story is occurs in many places and because people most affected continue to drink kool aid. Excellent acting!!!