12.12: The Day
2023, Korean. Directed by Kim Sung-soo.
The worst historical day in Korean democracy.
After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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12.12: The Day is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kim Sung-sooDirector
- Hwang Jung-minChun Doo-gwang
- Jung Woo-sungLee Tae-shin
- Lee Sung-minJung Sang-ho
- Park Hae-joonRoh Tae-geon
- Kim Sung-kyunKim Jun-yeob
- Kim Eui-sungOh Gook-sang
- Jeong Dong-hwanChoi Han-gyu
- Ahn Nae-sangHan Young-goo
- Lee Jae-yoonLim Hak-joo
- Lee Jun-hyukKwon Hyung-jin
- You Seong-jooMin Seong-bae
- Choi Byung-moDo Hee-Cheol
Details
- Released
- 22 November 2023
- Original title
- 서울의 봄
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Hong In-pyo, Kim Sung-soo, Hong Won-chan
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What 12.12: The Day is based on
12.12: The Day is based on Coup d'état of December Twelfth, a coup d'état.
Coup d'état
Coup d'état of December Twelfth
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12.12: The Day: quick answers
Is 12.12: The Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 12.12: The Day?
12.12: The Day runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Does 12.12: The Day have a post-credits scene?
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12.12: The Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is 12.12: The Day on?
12.12: The Day is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like 12.12: The Day?
If you liked 12.12: The Day, try The Devil's Double, My Way, Harbin.
Who directed 12.12: The Day?
12.12: The Day (2023) was directed by Kim Sung-soo and stars Hwang Jung-min, Jung Woo-sung, Lee Sung-min.
What is 12.12: The Day based on?
12.12: The Day is based on Coup d'état of December Twelfth, a coup d'état.