The 12th Suspect (2019)

★ 7.4 1h 42m IMDb
Thriller Mystery

Set in a teahouse in Myeong-dong, Seoul right after the end of the Korean War, The 12th Suspect follows the suffocating psychological showdown that takes place between a detective and the 11 suspects who find themselves caught up in a murder case.

The 12th Suspect

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Cast

Kim Sang-kyung
Kim Sang-kyung as Master Sgt. Kim Ki-chae Age 53 · Seoul, South Korea Kim Sang-kyung (born December 29, 1971) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his leading roles in Memories of Murder (2003) and May 18 (2007)..
Park Sun-young
Park Sun-young as Madam Age 49 · Muju, North Jeolla, South Korea Park Sun-young (born August 21, 1976) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the film Show Show Show (2003), and the television series Truth (also known as Honesty, 2000), Oh Fe...
Heo Sung-tae
Heo Sung-tae as Noh Suk-hyon, owner Age 48 · Busan, South Korea Heo Sung-tae (허성태) is a South Korean actor..
Kim Ji-hoon
Kim Ji-hoon as Oh Hang-chul, poet Age 47 · South Korea Kim Ji-hoon (김지훈) is a South Korean actor..
Kim Dong-young
Kim Dong-young as Park In-seong, painter Age 37 · Seoul, South Korea Kim Dong-young (born 1988) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in both films and television series, notably Drinking Solo (2016), The Age of Shadows (2016), Room No.7 (2017), My Strange...
Jeong Ji-sun
Jeong Ji-sun as Woo Byeong-hong, painter Age 49
Director Ko Myoung-sung
Cast Kim Sang-kyung, Park Sun-young, Heo Sung-tae, Kim Ji-hoon, Kim Dong-young, Jeong Ji-sun, Han Ji-an, Nam Sung-jin, Dong Bang-yu, Kim Hui-sang

Audience Reviews

Alunauwie 10/10 Sep 19, 2025
The 12th Suspect is a gripping mystery set in post-war Korea, focusing on the political tension surrounding intellectuals who are seen as threats to authority. With a confined café setting that feels like a theatrical stage, the film skillfully builds suspense through sharp dialogue, well-placed twists, and strong performances, despite a few logical oversights. The ambiguous, cliffhanger ending leaves viewers questioning truth and guilt, making it a compelling watch for mystery lovers who enjoy piecing together complex narratives.

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