Some wars never end.|Nov. 18, 2023|South Korea|116 Min.|TV-MA
Genre: Action;Crime;K-Drama;Thriller
Description: **Believer 2 (2023) – Overview**
**Storyline:**
Believer 2 is a South Korean action crime film that serves as a sequel to the 2018 movie Believer. Directed by Baek Jong-yul, this film stars notable actors including Cho Jin-woong, Cha Seung-won, Han Hyo-joo, Oh Seung-hoon, Kim Dong-young, and Lee Joo-young. The story follows Won-ho as he investigates the disappearance of “Rak,” who went missing after Brian’s incarceration, delving deeper into the elusive drug cartel. The film premiered on October 5, 2023, at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in the ‘Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere’ section and is set to stream on Netflix starting November 17, 2023.
The production of Believer 2 was confirmed by Netflix in June 2022, with the team returning from the first film. Filming concluded in November 2022 in Norway.
**Critical Reception:**
James Marsh from the South China Morning Post gave the film a rating of 1 out of 5, criticizing its excessive violence and the character of Han Hyo-joo, describing the new villain, Seob So-chen, as unrealistic and over-the-top. Marsh concluded that the film offers two exhausting hours of chaotic action that fails to live up to its predecessor. On the other hand, Lori Meek of Ready Steady Cut rated the film 3 out of 5, noting that, similar to the first film, it provides ample violence while introducing new twists and layers to the narrative.
Cast director: Baik
Cast actor: Cho Jin-woong, Cha Seung-won, Han Hyo-joo, Oh Seung-hoon, Kim Dong-young, Lee Joo-young, Kang Seung-hyun, Jo Han-chul, Tzi Ma, Lee Sang-hee
Original name: 독전 2