

Serve the People
2022-02-23 · 146 min · ★ 6.5
Mu-kwang volunteers to be a kitchen police of Sa-taek, the divisional commander, dreaming of success. One day, Mu-kwang meets Su-ryeon by chance, who is a young and beautiful wife of the commander. Soon, he feels a strong attraction by her.
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- Directors
- Jang Cheol-soo
- Production companies
- JNC Media Group, Leopardo Corea
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 547,758
Top Cast
Yeon Woo-jinMu-kwang
Ji AnSu-ryeon
Cho Seong-haDivision Commander
Jeong Gyu-suCommissar
Kim Ji-chulCompany Commander
Kim Byeong-manSenior Soldier
Park Jeong-eonLeader's Wife
Jang Hae-minMu-kwang's Wife
Jang KwangAccounting executive
Joo Sung-hwanChairman
Han Min-yeobDriver
Yoo Soon-chulColon
Baek Su-ryeonMu-kwang's mother
Oh YongMailman
Ri MinMerchant
Park Woo-junEntrance GuardTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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