Murder, Take One

Murder, Take One

Light, camera, murder!

2005 · 115 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Crime

A woman is killed in a hotel room. The ensuing police investigation is conducted in front of TV cameras for the entire country to watch as it unfolds.

Directed by Jang Jin · Written by Jang Jin

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