The 12th Suspect (2019)

10/10/2019

#Mystery#Thriller

Overview

Set in a teahouse in Myeong-dong, Seoul right after the end of the Korean War, The 12th Suspect follows the suffocating psychological showdown that takes place between a detective and the 11 suspects who find themselves caught up in a murder case.

Status: Released

Rating: 74%

Original language: KO

Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

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Details

Production Companies

Jin Pictures

Indiestory

M&CF

Social Network

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10410602

Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64577280

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Cast

Kim Sang-kyung

Master Sgt. Kim Ki-chae

Park Sun-young

Madam

Heo Sung-tae

Noh Suk-hyon, owner

Kim Ji-hoon

Oh Hang-chul, poet

Kim Dong-young

Park In-seong, painter

Jeong Ji-sun

Woo Byeong-hong, painter

Han Ji-an

Yoo-jung

Nam Sung-jin

Baek Doo-hwan

Reviews (1)

Review by: Alunauwie

Written by: Alunauwie on 2025-09-19T03:30:19.974Z

The 12th Suspect is a gripping mystery set in post-war Korea, focusing on the political tension surrounding intellectuals who are seen as threats to authority. With a confined café setting that feels like a theatrical stage, the film skillfully builds suspense through sharp dialogue, well-placed twists, and strong performances, despite a few logical oversights. The ambiguous, cliffhanger ending leaves viewers questioning truth and guilt, making it a compelling watch for mystery lovers who enjoy piecing together complex narratives.

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