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Dreamer
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Dreamer

2020-03-19 · 89 min · ★ 5.0

Crime · Drama

The North Korean defector, who has just settled in the South, is confused by his brother who was separated from the defection process. Ji-hyeok, a Chinese restaurant deliveryman who is having a hard time finding a job due to his criminal record, wants to leave Korea as soon as possible. To raise money for his defector brother, Ji-hyeok, who is involved in a dangerous drug-transport errand, suggests intercepting billions of won of methamphetamine.

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Directors
Cho Sung-bin
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Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

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Hong Geun-taekGeun-soo
Cha Ji-hyunCha Ji-hyunJi-hyeok
Jang Jun-hyeonJang Jun-hyeonSeong-il
Yoon Jung-wookYoon Jung-wookYeong-gi
Jong HoJong HoDong-won

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