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A dramatization of the behind-the-scenes story of the IMF negotiations that took place during the financial crisis in 1997, through three parallel stories.A dramatization of the behind-the-scenes story of the IMF negotiations that took place during the financial crisis in 1997, through three parallel stories.A dramatization of the behind-the-scenes story of the IMF negotiations that took place during the financial crisis in 1997, through three parallel stories.
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If you are a global financial news/history enthusiast, then you'll enjoy this film. Though the film tends to oversimplify the actual events, it is still informative and entertaining. Very good production, good performances from key members of the cast, and well placed newsreels from the actual crisis give the film a realistic feel without coming across as a documentary.
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.
As an investor for over 30 years and one who was living in Asia at the time of the events I found it interesting.
The movie reflects what happened not only in Korea at the time, but in many other countries, including my native Romania which became indebted to IMF at some point - I still recall the hardship and the draconian austerity imposed at the time.
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This was so miserable. The Korean society discriminated women so bad. Politicians would only care about their benefit and right, couldn't see one who really cares about people's need. No wonder the father said to his son who was about to job hunting that do not trust anyone. Still felt this is a very unreal historical event even after watching this. Is there any big country or big organization too big to fail? I think before the fail moment came, there were already many small units fell apart. Each small unit supported many families and that means there were already many miserable stories happening.
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
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
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- Gross US & Canada
- $203,775
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $50,011
- Dec 2, 2018
- Gross worldwide
- $27,694,043
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- 1h 54m(114 min)
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