@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A foreign spy using the Sorge alias is assigned to Tokyo the capital of Japan just prior to the outbreak of World War II and in the midst of the Japanese imperial ambitions in Eastern Asia. The spy becomes acquainted with a sympathetic communist who like he is attached to the ideals of freedom and rule of the masses. Sorge is able to feed the Soviet Union useful information regarding the Axis allies and their movements in Asia and beyond.
Quick Stats
6.6
TMDB Rating
8
Votes
3h 2m
Runtime
$12.0M
Budget
$5.5M
Box Office
46%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorBong Joon-ho
WriterPark Chan-wook
CinematographyDavid Lynch
ComposerLuca Guadagnino
EditorAri Aster
Produced by
Culture PublishersFIELDShyogenshaManfred Durniok FilmproduktionNTC CorporationOBIC
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Spy Sorge yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
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