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살인의 추억

  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Confirmed2003-04-258.18.2Trakt

A sadistic serial rapist and murderer of young women terrorizes a small province in 1980s South Korea. To prevent further crimes, three increasingly desperate detectives with conflicting methods race against time to unravel the violent mind of the killer in a futile effort to solve the case.

Memories of Murder is a 2003 South Korean crime thriller following three detectives as they hunt a serial killer terrorizing a small province in 1980s Korea. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, the film examines the psychological toll of an unsolved case and the clash between investigative approaches. Now available to stream, it remains a landmark work in Korean cinema.

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In cinemas
2005-07-15

Limited theatrical in United States

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MEMORIES OF MURDER Trailer

YouTube · 2020-09-09
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Memories of Murder — frequently asked

When was Memories of Murder released?

The film premiered on April 25, 2003 in South Korea.

Is Memories of Murder based on a true story?

Yes, the film is inspired by the real Hwaseong serial murders that occurred in South Korea during the 1980s.

Who directed Memories of Murder?

The film was directed by Bong Joon-ho, who later became internationally recognized for films like Parasite and Snowpiercer.

What is the runtime and rating?

Memories of Murder has a runtime of approximately 131 minutes and contains mature content including violence and sexual assault themes.

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