The Spy Gone North

The Spy Gone North
Theatrical poster
Hangul
공작
Hanja
工作
Revised RomanizationGongjak
Directed byYoon Jong-bin
Written by
  • Kwon Sung-hwi
  • Yoon Jong-bin
Produced by
  • Kuk Su-ran
  • Han Jae-duk
  • Son Sang-bum
Starring
CinematographyChoi Chan-min
Edited by
Music byCho Young-wuk
Production
companies
  • Sanai Pictures
  • Moonlight Film
Distributed byCJ E&M
Release dates
  • May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11) (Cannes)
  • August 8, 2018 (2018-08-08) (South Korea)
Running time
137 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
Languages
  • Korean
  • Mandarin
  • Japanese
BudgetUS$14 million
Box officeUS$38.5 million

The Spy Gone North (Korean: 공작; Hanja: 工作; RR: Gongjak) is a 2018 South Korean spy drama film directed by Yoon Jong-bin. It stars Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong and Ju Ji-hoon. The film is loosely based on the true story of Park Chae-seo, a former South Korean agent who infiltrated North Korea's nuclear facilities. It was released in theaters on August 8, 2018.