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Land of Happiness

Land of Happiness

Land of Happiness

Land of Happiness

The worst show trial in Korean history

2024•2h 4m•

★6.4(15 ratings)

Drama

Overview

October 26, 1979, a presidential assassination shakes the nation. Taking on the defense of Park Tae-joo, the secretary involved in the presidential assassination, lawyer Jung In-hoo enters what would be South Korea's most notorious political trial. Despite Park Tae-joo facing a predetermined sentence due to his military status, Jung In-hoo fights tirelessly to ensure a fair trial, enraged by the trial's unfair proceedings.

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Writers

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Main Cast

Cho Jung-seok

Cho Jung-seok

Jung In-hoo

Lee Sun-kyun

Lee Sun-kyun

Park Tae-joo

You Chea-myung

You Chea-myung

Jeon Sang-doo

Woo Hyeon

Woo Hyeon

Lee Man-sik

Lee Won-jong

Lee Won-jong

Jung Jin-woo

Jeon Bae-soo

Jeon Bae-soo

Boo Han-myeong

Song Young-gyu

Song Young-gyu

Choi Yong-nam

Choi Won-young

Choi Won-young

Baek Seung-gi

Kang Mal-geum

Kang Mal-geum

Ok Jung-ae

Park Hoon

Park Hoon

Kim Oh-ryong

Lee Hyun-kyun

Lee Hyun-kyun

Cho Sang-cheol

Jin Ki-joo

Jin Ki-joo

Cho Soon-jung

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Choo Chang-min
Assistant Director: Kim Yong-bin

Writing

Adaptation: Choo Chang-min
Writer: Heo Jun-seok

Production

Producer: Jang Jin-seung
Executive Producer: Kim Woo-taek
Associate Producer: Lee Yong-nam
Producer: Lee Jun-tack

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Kim Tae-seong
Sound Supervisor: Lee Sung-june
Production Sound Mixer: Lee Sang-jun

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Hong Jae-sik
Key Grip: Shim Hak-soo

Editing

Editor: Heo Sun-mi
Digital Intermediate: Park Jin-young

Art Direction

Production Design: Kim Bo-mook
Set Decoration: Song Suk-ki
Props: Yoo Jeong-eun

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup & Hair: Park Yea-ri
Costume Design: Ryu Hyeon-min

Visual Effects

Visual Effects: Yang Il-seok
Special Effects Supervisor: Jung Do-ahn
Visual Effects: Park Eui-dong

Keywords

court1970slawyerkorea president

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The worst show trial in Korean history"

#2

The original title is "행복의 나라" (KO).

#3

The runtime is 124 minutes (2h 4m).

#4

The film was directed by Choo Chang-min.

#5

The screenplay was written by Heo Jun-seok.

#6

The score was composed by Kim Tae-seong.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Hong Jae-sik.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt32933495.

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Rating

6.4/10

Average

15 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

행복의 나라

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

한국어/조선말

Country of Origin:

South Korea

Production Companies:

Oscar 10 Studio

Oscar 10 Studio

Papas Film