The Net 2016
“A man trapped in the net against his will.”
What is The Net?
Topic: Film "The Net" (2016). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 6, 2016
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- South Korea
- Studios
- Kim Ki Duk Film, Next Entertainment World, Finecut
- Revenue
- $599,913
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Topic: Film "The Net" (2016).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Net (Korean: 그물; RR: Geumul).
Year: 2016.
Genre: South Korean drama film.
Writer/Director: Kim Ki-duk.
World Premiere: 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
Synopsis: A poor North Korean fisherman finds himself an accidental defector, and is groomed to be a spy by an ambitious South Korean military officer.
Runtime: 1h 54m.
US Release Date (per TMDB): 01/07/2017.
Tagline: A man trapped in the net against his will.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): The Net is a 2016 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kim Ki-duk. The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Net holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 211 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Net and when was it released?
The Net is a feature film with a runtime of 114 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Net?
The Net was directed by Kim Ki-duk.
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