Land of Happiness (2024)

The worst show trial in Korean history

Land of Happiness (2024) poster

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.

Director: Choo Chang-min
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kim Tae-seong
Cinematography: Hong Jae-sik
Editing: Heo Sun-mi
Production: Oscar 10 Studio, Papas Film
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Courtroom Drama

Keywords

court, 1970s, lawyer, korea president

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Land of Happiness about?
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.
Who directed Land of Happiness?
Land of Happiness was directed by Choo Chang-min.
Who stars in Land of Happiness?
Land of Happiness stars Cho Jung-seok, Lee Sun-kyun, You Chea-myung, Woo Hyeon, Lee Won-jong, Jeon Bae-soo.
How long is Land of Happiness?
Land of Happiness has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
What genre is Land of Happiness?
Land of Happiness is a Drama film.
Where was Land of Happiness produced?
Land of Happiness was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of Land of Happiness?
The themes of Land of Happiness include: Courtroom Drama.