The Policeman's Lineage 2022
“Lingering tension of two cops who will you trust.”
What is The Policeman's Lineage?
Subject: The Policeman's Lineage (2022). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 5, 2022
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- South Korea
- Studios
- Leeyang Film, Acemaker Movieworks
- Genres
- Crime
- Updated
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Subject: The Policeman's Lineage (2022).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Policeman's Lineage (Korean: 경관의 피; RR: Gyeonggwanui pi).
Year: 2022.
Genre: South Korean action thriller, crime, drama.
Director: Lee Kyoo-man.
Cast: Cho Jin-woong, Choi Woo-shik.
Plot: A by-the-book police officer is assigned to secretly investigate a team leader who believes that the rules shouldn't stop an investigation. As the officer investigates further, his own attitudes begin to mirror the team leader's.
Specific Character Names/Details: Min Jae (policeman from generation to generation) is ordered to investigate Kang Yoon (ace team leader).
Runtime: Approximately 2 hours (Source 1 says 2h; Source 6 says 1h 59m).
Release Date (US): 06/07/2022.
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Should you watch it?
“A principled officer goes undercover to investigate a rule-breaking team leader, leading to a moral shift.”
- Features a central conflict between two contrasting policing philosophies
- Explores the psychological transformation of a generational police officer
- Showcases the internal power dynamics within a police organization
- The focus on complex internal investigations may feel slow for viewers seeking non-stop action
Watch it if you enjoy intense character studies that challenge the boundaries of law enforcement ethics.
The film maintains a tone of persistent tension and features a deliberate, investigative pace suitable for mature audiences interested in crime dramas.
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Where can I stream The Policeman's Lineage?
Streaming availability varies by region, but it is listed on platforms like The Movie Database as currently available for viewing.
Is this film worth watching?
The film holds a 71 percent rating on the Tomatometer and a 75 percent audience score, indicating generally positive reception for its crime drama elements.
How long is the film?
The Policeman's Lineage has a runtime of approximately one hour and 59 minutes.
Does the film have multiple episodes?
No, this is a feature-length film rather than a television series.
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