'The Assassin(s)' tackles 1974 first lady killing through journalist eyes
"The Assassin(s)," an upcoming historical thriller, revisits the 1974 assassination of first lady Yuk Young-soo by focusing on capturing the emotional weight of living in a cruel era. Director Hur Jin-ho explained he chose to tell the story through the eyes of investigative journalists to reflect the political climate of that time realistically. "I didn't approach this film with the goal of…
The Assassin(s), an upcoming historical thriller, aims to explore the 1974 assassination of first lady Yuk Young-soo through the perspective of investigative journalists. Directed by Hur Jin-ho, the film seeks to capture the emotional weight of living in a cruel era by focusing on the political climate of the time. While the movie follows the format of a mystery thriller, it places a significant emphasis on reflecting the atmosphere of 1974, as Hur Jin-ho wanted to show the real-life struggles journalists faced while questioning the society.
Official records concluded that Moon Se-kwang acted alone in the assassination, but the film delves into doubts about unaccounted-for bullets and missing audio evidence, highlighting the long-standing suspicions surrounding the incident. Beyond the mystery, "The Assassin(s)" also sheds light on how the government abused its power during that period.
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