The Case of Itaewon Homicide

The Case of Itaewon Homicide

We did it but not me.

2009 · 100 min · ★ 6.4 · Crime, Thriller, Mystery

The two Korean American teenagers murder an innocent college student at a restaurant in Itaewon at 10 pm on April 8th in 1997. These two criminals show no respect or remorse towards the bereaved family at the court.

Directed by Hong Ki-seon · Written by Lee Maeng-yu

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