Apr. 08, 2022|Korea | South Korea|125 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Crime;Drama;K-Drama;Thriller
Description: **Yaksha: Ruthless Operations** is a 2022 South Korean spy action film directed by Na Hyeon. Starring Sol Kyung-gu, Park Hae-soo, and Yang Dong-keun, the movie is set in Shenyang, China, and follows the story of the leader of a covert espionage team and a prosecutor who is demoted to the agency. Released globally on Netflix on April 8, 2022, the film marks a unique entry into the spy genre, showcasing Asian storytelling in a thrilling format.
The plot centers around Kang-in (Sol Kyung-gu), known as “Yaksha,” a ruthless leader of a secret National Intelligence Service team. Sent on a perilous mission in Shenyang, a hub for spies across Northeast Asia, Kang-in is joined by his skilled team: Hee-Won (Lee El), Jae-Kyu (Song Jae-rim), Jung-dae (Park Jin-young), and chief Hong (Yang Dong-geun). Meanwhile, Ji-hoon (Park Hae-soo), a prosecutor demoted to Shenyang, is tasked with monitoring Kang-in.
Director Na Hyeon aimed to bridge the gap in well-crafted Asian spy films through this project. At an online press conference, Na expressed his belief that “Yaksha: Ruthless Operations” could demonstrate the global appeal of Asian spy cinema. Sol Kyung-gu, reflecting on his role, described the script as highly commercial but found his character, Kang-in, overly perfect, leading to adjustments to make him more relatable.
The film’s production began in December 2019, with principal photography wrapping up in the first half of 2020. With its blend of action, intrigue, and character depth, “Yaksha: Ruthless Operations” offers a fresh perspective on the spy genre, highlighting the potential of Asian cinema to captivate worldwide audiences.
Cast director: Na Hyun
Cast actor: Sol Kyung-gu, Park Hae-soo, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Yang Dong-geun, Lee El, Song Jae-rim, Jinyoung, Lee Soo-kyung, Jin Kyung, Jin Seo-yeon
Original name: 야차