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The Mayor

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In the world of politics, everyone's hands get dirty, and it's no different for Byeon Jong-gu, the beloved mayor of Seoul, South Korea. Seeking a third term will set him up for a run at the presidency, and Byeon will stop at nothing to keep his darkest secrets hidden from his adoring public. Wiretapping, corruption, murder -- everything is on the table and no one is safe.

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Anthony Kao Cinema Escapist "The film certainly signals lofty ambitions. Yet, as in politics, ambition does not necessarily translate into results." Aug 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A bit hamfisted with its themes at times, laden with classical bad guy laughs from villains ('good people' never laugh), and the suspension of disbelief tossed as events upon events pile up. But although less would have been more, the movie is smart and entertaining. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member This well directed and beautifully staged Korean drama about a ruthless mayor's campaign for a third term en route to a run at the presidency has twists and turns that lure us in to care about a collection of damaged and at times reprehensible politicians. A fine and entertaining film, politics in Seoul are revealed to have few morals and fewer rules; but the sum total of all the parts in this subtitled film are well worth the time invested. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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In-je Park

Director

Choi Min-sik

Seoul Mayor

Kwak Do-won

Seoul Mayor's Aide

Shim Eun-kyung

Park Gyeong

Moon So-ri

Jeong Je-i

Ra Mi-ran

Yang Jin-joo
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Synopsis In the world of politics, everyone's hands get dirty, and it's no different for Byeon Jong-gu, the beloved mayor of Seoul, South Korea. Seeking a third term will set him up for a run at the presidency, and Byeon will stop at nothing to keep his darkest secrets hidden from his adoring public. Wiretapping, corruption, murder -- everything is on the table and no one is safe.
Director
In-je Park
Producer
Park Sin-gyu
Screenwriter
In-je Park, Park Sin-gyu
Distributor
Well Go USA
Production Co
Palette Pictures
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 28, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 30, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$96.3K
Runtime
2h 6m
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