Special Investigation Unit (2011 Film)
Special Investigation Unit (Korean: 특수본; RR: Teuksoobon) is a 2011 South Korean crime action film directed by Hwang Byeng-Gug. The film follows two detectives with contrasting investigative styles who are forced to collaborate on a high-stakes murder case involving police corruption.
Plot
The story begins when a police officer is found murdered near an abandoned building, with drugs discovered at the crime scene. To handle the sensitive nature of the case, a special investigation unit is formed. Kim Sung-Bum (Uhm Tae-Woong), a seasoned, hot-tempered detective who relies heavily on instinct, is assigned to the team. He is joined by Kim Ho-Ryong (Joo Won), a young, methodical criminal profiler trained by the FBI in the United States who prioritizes empirical evidence over intuition. The two clash immediately due to their differing professional philosophies.
As the investigation progresses, the duo tracks the source of the drugs to a local neighborhood, leading to a confrontation with suspects. Their interrogation of a witness reveals a connection to a Korean woman involved in the drug trade. As they pursue this lead, they uncover evidence suggesting that the conspiracy may involve members of their own police force.
Production
The film was directed by Hwang Byeng-Gug, with a screenplay written by Kim Yoo-Jin and Hwang Sung-Goo. Principal photography for the film commenced on March 27, 2011, and concluded on July 30, 2011. The film was distributed by Lotte Entertainment and released in South Korea on November 24, 2011, with a total runtime of 111 minutes.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast led by Uhm Tae-Woong and Joo Won.
- Uhm Tae-Woong as Detective Kim Sung-Bum
- Joo Won as Kim Ho-Ryong
- Jung Jin-Young as Police Chief Hwang Doo-Soo
- Sung Dong-Il as Detective Park In-Moo
- Lee Tae-Im as Detective Jung Young-Soon
- Kim Jung-Tae as Detective Park Kyung-Sik
- Jo Jae-Yun as an informant
