'The Assassin(s)' unravels mystery behind 1974 killing of first lady
Director Hur Jin-ho emphasized maintaining a balanced, unbiased perspective when depicting the mystery surrounding the 1974 assassination of first lady Yuk Young-soo in his new movie "The Assassin(s)." "When I first thought about making this story into a film a decade ago, it was not an easy topic because some figures involved are still alive," Hur said during a press conference in Seoul, Monday.…
Director Hur Jin-ho maintained a non-biased approach while crafting the narrative for his latest film, The Assassin(s). The movie centers on the enigma surrounding the 1974 assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-soo. Hur initially found the subject matter challenging, as some key figures are still alive, during a press conference in Seoul.
Despite the difficulty, he dedicated considerable effort to research and interviews, aiming to present a fair and objective portrayal of the events, while also infusing the story with the suspense and rhythm of a mystery thriller.
The Assassin(s) follows a trio of men who are driven by their suspicions and driven by the pursuit of hidden motives. Drawing from the actual events of Aug. 15, 1974, when six gunshots were heard live on national television during a Liberation Day ceremony, the film presents a story where only four bullets are recovered, leaving two missing from official records.
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