The film follows two detectives, Park (Kang-ho Song) and Choi (Kyuham Choi), as they investigate a series of gruesome murders in a small town. As the investigation unfolds, they face numerous challenges, including pressure from the police department and the community, as well as their own personal demons. The detectives' quest for the killer takes them on a dark journey, exploring themes of obsession, trauma, and the impact of violence on individuals and society.
The film is a fictionalized account of the first serial killer in South Korea's history. Between 1986 and 1991, a series of brutal murders took place in Gyeonggi Province. For decades, these crimes remained unsolved, leaving a permanent scar on the nation's psyche. A Clash of Ideologies
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