---
title: "The Scent"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-scent-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 115134
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Scent (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-scent-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Scent is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by kth, The Dream & Pictures, Showbox. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A private detective is hired to catch an affair, but finds a murder instead."

### Why Watch
- Blend of comedy and thriller elements
- Strong performances by Park Hee-soon and Park Si-yeon
- Intriguing mystery premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- The mix of comedic and thriller tones may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes adult themes such as infidelity and murder, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, crime, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-scent-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Hyoung-jun
- **Networks / Studios**: kth, The Dream & Pictures, Showbox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Park Hee-soon** as *Kang Seon-woo*
- **Park Si-yeon** as *Kim Soo-jin*
- **Ju Sang-uk** as *Detective Han Gil-ro*
- **Kim Jung-tae** as *Detective Seo*
- **Lee Han-wi** as *Chief detective Sa*
- **Lee Kwang-soo** as *Gi-poong*
- **Cha Soo-yeon** as *Hye-young*
- **Baek Yoon-jae** as *Soo-jin 2*
- **Kim Jung-hak**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic storyline?
Detective Seon-woo is hired to photograph a husband’s affair, discovers the husband dead, and becomes a suspect.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Park Hee-soon and Park Si-yeon.

### Q: What genres describe the movie?
It is classified as a comedy, crime, and thriller film.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour 57 minutes.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It was released in South Korea on 11 April 2012.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Scent — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/115134)
- [The Scent - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scent)
- [The Scent (2012) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-scent)

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