
Believer
dir. Lee Hae-young
63
6 sourcesSynopsis
After a traumatic event, a drug trafficker turns sides and conspires with a dangerously ambitious undercover police officer to bring down the mysterious kingpin of a major drug cartel.
What resonated with audiences
'Believer' delivers exceptional writing with a logically structured, complex crime story complemented by gorgeous cinematography and sustained suspense that keeps audiences guessing through unpredictable twists. The well-choreographed action sequences and solid pacing earn praise. However, the film proves divisive, with some finding it intensely engaging while others experienced boredom. The lead performances lack necessary intensity, and the open-ended, somber conclusion disappointed many viewers expecting a more bombastic finale.

Directed byLee Hae-young
StarringCho Jin-woong, Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Joo-hyuk, Cha Seung-won, Kim Sung-ryung, Park Hae-joon
Written byLee Hae-young, Chung Seo-kyung
CinematographyKim Tae-kyeong
EditingYang Jin-mo
MusicDalpalan
Believer
2018 · 2h 3m
Crime, Action, Thriller
After a traumatic event, a drug trafficker turns sides and conspires with a dangerously ambitious undercover police officer to bring down the mysterious kingpin of a major drug cartel.
Our Verdict
63
'Believer' delivers exceptional writing with a logically structured, complex crime story complemented by gorgeous cinematography and sustained suspense that keeps audiences guessing through unpredictable twists. The well-choreographed action sequences and solid pacing earn praise. However, the film proves divisive, with some finding it intensely engaging while others experienced boredom. The lead performances lack necessary intensity, and the open-ended, somber conclusion disappointed many viewers expecting a more bombastic finale.
