MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission
Jan 09, 2019 | IMDB 7.8
135 min Watch NowDrama, Comedy, History
During the Japanese occupation of Korea, the Japanese Empire seeks to eradicate the Korean language and identity. In retaliation, a small group of Korean patriots try to protect their language by compiling the first Korean language dictionary.
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IMDB 6.9 | Mar , 2015
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IMDB 8.1 | Aug , 2017
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IMDB 0 | Jun , 2006
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IMDB 5.7 | Sep , 1979
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IMDB 7.1 | Aug , 2004
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IMDB 0 | Apr , 2014
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