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Dachimawa Lee
SOUTH KOREA · 2008

Dachimawa Lee

Ryoo Seung-wan
espionage Korean independence cultural artifacts colonial resistance national security
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Synopsis

Under Japanese imperialism, Korean national treasure Golden Buddha is stolen. More important to national security, the statue contains vital information concerning Korean freedom fighters and their whereabouts as well as their true identities. The interim Korean government appoints legendary Korean spy Agent Dachimawa Lee to recover the fabled statue and reveal the dark plot behind the theft.

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