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- NR
- 2013
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6.6 (4,895)
The Korean action thriller "Commitment" follows the story of Myung-hoon, a young North Korean spy who is sent on a dangerous mission to South Korea. Myung-hoon's father is being held hostage in the hermit kingdom, and the only way that he can be released is if his son completes a suicide mission. Myung-hoon is trained for the job and given a new identity as a teenager named Kang Dae-ho. He is sent to a high school in Seoul, where he tries to fit into the culture and make new friends. Among those friends is Hye-in, a girl who takes a liking to him and tries to help him adapt to his new environment.
However, Myung-hoon's mission quickly becomes complicated when his grandfather, a powerful North Korean politician, is killed by a rival faction. Myung-hoon must now decide whether to put his mission first or to try to save his grandfather's legacy and reputation.
As Myung-hoon navigates his double life, he realizes that the people he is spying on are not so different from him. He begins to question his loyalties and his beliefs and starts to develop feelings for Hye-in. However, he cannot afford to let his guard down, as his supervisors back in North Korea are watching his every move.
The tension in "Commitment" only escalates as Myung-hoon tries to uncover the truth behind his mission and protect the people he has grown to care about. The movie is filled with intense action sequences and engaging plot twists that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
Seung-hyun Choi, of the popular K-pop group BIGBANG, plays the lead role of Myung-hoon/Kang Dae-ho, and delivers a powerful performance in his first major acting role. Yeri Han plays the role of Hye-in, Myung-hoon's love interest, and does an excellent job of portraying a strong and compassionate character. Je-mun Yun rounds out the main cast as Myung-hoon's mentor and handler.
"Commitment" received positive reviews for its strong performances, suspenseful plot, and well-executed action sequences. It is a thrilling and emotional movie that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the power of personal connections.
Commitment is a 2013 drama. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6 and a MetaScore of 36.