“Secretly, Greatly,” directed by Jang Cheol-soo, is a South Korean action-comedy film that came out on June 5, 2013. It is based on the well-known webtoon “Covertness.” The plot follows three North Korean spies who come to South Korea using fake identities. Their mission is to gather intelligence, but they find it hard to adjust to their new lives.
Secretly, Greatly - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Secretly, Greatly |
Genre: | Action, Comedy, Drama |
Language: | Korean |
Director: | Jang Cheol-soo |
Main Cast: | Kim Soo-hyun, Park Ki-woong, Lee Hyun-woo |
Release Date: | June 5, 2013 |
Banner: | United Pictures |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $4.5 million |
Runtime: | 124 minutes |
The group includes Won Ryu-hwan, a quiet but talented agent played by Kim Soo-hyun, who pretends to be a simple village fool. Ri Hae-jin, portrayed by Park Ki-woong, is a bold and eager soldier working at a cafe. Lastly, there is Lee Hae-sook, a more serious and reserved spy played by Lee Hyun-woo. As they settle into their new environment, they face challenges and form friendships that complicate their situation.
The film mixes action and humor while looking at themes like identity, loyalty, and the tough realities of being a spy. As the story progresses, the spies struggle between their official tasks and their new lives in South Korea, which leads to emotional struggles and exciting encounters.
With strong acting and a blend of comedy and drama, “Secretly, Greatly” was a commercial hit, appealing to many viewers and earning a solid spot in Korean cinema.