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Serve the People
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Serve the People

2022-02-23 · 146 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

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-jinYeon Woo-jinMu-kwang
Ji AnJi AnSu-ryeon
Cho Seong-haCho Seong-haDivision Commander
Jeong Gyu-suJeong Gyu-suCommissar
Kim Ji-chulKim Ji-chulCompany Commander
Kim Byeong-manKim Byeong-manSenior Soldier
Park Jeong-eonPark Jeong-eonLeader's Wife
Jang Hae-minJang Hae-minMu-kwang's Wife
Jang KwangJang KwangAccounting executive
Joo Sung-hwanJoo Sung-hwanChairman
Han Min-yeobHan Min-yeobDriver
Yoo Soon-chulYoo Soon-chulColon
Baek Su-ryeonBaek Su-ryeonMu-kwang's mother
Oh YongOh YongMailman
Ri MinRi MinMerchant
Park Woo-junPark Woo-junEntrance Guard
Jo Hyeon-seopToilet Soldier 1

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