Jan. 05, 2022|119 Min.
Genre: Mystery
Description: **The Policeman’s Lineage (2022) – Full Movie Summary**
A dedicated and rule-abiding police officer is tasked with covertly investigating a team leader who believes that bending the rules is sometimes necessary to solve a case. As the officer delves deeper into the investigation, he begins to adopt the team leader’s unconventional methods and mindset.
**The Policeman’s Lineage** is a gripping crime drama adapted from the Japanese novel *Blood of a Policeman* by Joe Sasaki. Directed by Lee Kyu-man, known for his work on *Wide Awake* (2007), the film stars Choi Woo-sik (*Parasite*) as Minjae, a young officer sent undercover to investigate Kang Yoon, a powerful detective portrayed by Cho Jin-woong (*The Handmaiden*).
The story explores the clash of ideologies between the two characters. Minjae firmly believes that any illegal actions taken during an investigation make the police just as guilty as the criminals they pursue. However, as he works closely with Kang Yoon, whose motto is “the pursuit of crime justifies any means,” Minjae starts to question his own principles.
Over the course of 119 minutes, the film takes audiences into the complex and often dangerous world of law enforcement, highlighting the challenges, camaraderie, and moral dilemmas faced by police officers. The bond and trust among colleagues are paramount, and betraying that trust can lead to severe consequences in the line of duty.
The central question remains: Will Minjae stay true to his mission and bring down Kang Yoon, or will he adopt his methods and lose sight of his original beliefs? This thought-provoking drama keeps viewers engaged with its intense narrative and compelling character dynamics.
Cast director: Lee Kyu-man
Cast actor: Cho Jin-woong, Choi Woo-shik, Park Hee-soon, Kwon Yul, Park Myung-hoon, Yoon Jin-young, Lee Hyun-wook, Lee Eol
Original name: 경관의피