Serve the People

Serve the People

Fatal but beautiful

2022 · 146 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

Mu-kwang volunteers to be a kitchen police of Sa-taek, the divisional commander, dreaming of success. One day, Mu-kwang meets Su-ryeon by chance, who is a young and beautiful wife of the commander. Soon, he feels a strong attraction by her.

Directed by Jang Cheol-soo · Written by Jang Cheol-soo

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