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Land of Happiness

Land of Happiness

The worst show trial in Korean history

NR 2024 · 124 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

October 26, 1979, a presidential assassination shakes the nation. Taking on the defense of Park Tae-joo, the secretary involved in the presidential assassination, lawyer Jung In-hoo enters what would be South Korea's most notorious political trial. Despite Park Tae-joo facing a predetermined sentence due to his military status, Jung In-hoo fights tirelessly to ensure a fair trial, enraged by the trial's unfair proceedings.

Directed by Choo Chang-min · Written by Heo Jun-seok

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