Mission: Cross (Korean: 크로스) is a 2024 South Korean spy action comedy film directed and written by Lee Myeong-hun, and starring Hwang Jung-min, Yum Jung-ah, and Jeon Hye-jin. It was released on Netflix on 9 August 2024.
| Mission: Cross | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 크로스 |
| Literal meaning | Cross |
| Revised Romanization | Keuroseu |
| McCune–Reischauer | K'ŭrosŭ |
| Directed by | Lee Myeong-hun |
| Written by | Lee Myeong-hun |
| Produced by |
|
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Park Jung-hoon |
| Edited by | Kim Sang-beom |
| Music by | Hwang Sang-jun |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by |
|
Release date |
|
Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
| Country | South Korean |
| Language | Korean |
Premise
editIt follows the adventures of a former agent turned househusband Park Kang-moo who becomes entangled in a dangerous mission in the ultimate test of marriage, alongside his detective wife Kang Mi-seon, who remains unaware of his past.
Kang-moo's wife, Mi-seon, is an ace detective in the violent crimes division at the local police station. One day, agent Hee-joo, a former colleague of Kang-moo who is now in trouble, seeks his help, disrupting his peaceful life. Kang-moo decides to assist Hee-joo without informing Mi-seon. However, Mi-seon, noticing Kang-moo's suspicious behavior, decides to follow him secretly. This leads both Kang-Moo and Mi-seon into a significant and dangerous incident.[2]
Cast
edit- Hwang Jung-min as Park Kang-moo, a former agent turned househusband and Mi-seon's husband.[3]
- Yum Jung-ah as Kang Mi-seon, an ace detective of Violent Crimes Division Team 1 at Seoul Police Station and Kang-moo's wife.[3]
- Jeon Hye-jin as Jang Hee-joo, a current agent and junior of Kang-moo who looked for him for help.[3]
- Jung Man-sik as Lee Sang-woong, Team leader of Violent Crimes Division Team 1 at Seoul Police Station.[3]
- Kim Joo-hun as Kim Jung-san, an army intelligence major who was partners with Kang-moo, and Hee-joo's husband.[4]
- Cha Rae-hyung as Heon-gi, a detective of Violent Crimes Division Team 1 at Seoul Police Station.
- Lee Ho-cheol as Dong-soo, a detective of Violent Crimes Division Team 1 at Seoul Police Station.
- Ok Ja-yeon as Baek Seon-woo, Jung-san's capable assistant.
- Kim Jun-han as Geum-seok
Production
editCasting
editIn July 2022, Hwang Jung-min and Yum Jung-ah were reported to star in lead roles.[5] Hwang and Yum confirmed their involvements in the following month, with Jeon Hye-jin, Jeong Man-sik, Kim Chan-hyung, Kim Joo-hun, Cha Rae-hyung, and Lee Ho-chul added to the cast.[6] Kim Jun-han was announced to have a cameo appearance later in the same month.[7]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province on 24 July 2022.[8][9] Filming spanned across four months, and wrapped on 13 November.[10]
Release
editMission: Cross was initially scheduled for release in February 2024, but the release date was postponed by the distributor Plus M Entertainment.[11][12] The film was released on 9 August 2024.[13][14]
Reception
editJames Marsh of South China Morning Post gave the film 4/5 stars, describing the film as hilarious and packed with an endless stream of gags, while also featuring well-executed action and strong performances from the actresses.[3] Kim Da-sol of The Korea Herald praised the film as a delightful action comedy that follows the familiar troupe of a couple with secret pasts, but is elevated by the weighty presence of the lead actors Hwang Jung-min and Yeom Jung-ah, who are capable to balance the comedic and action elements of the film.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Mission: Cross". BBFC. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "'Mission: Cross' Trailer Teases Explosive Action Ahead of August 9 Release". About Netflix. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Marsh, James (5 August 2024). "Review Mission: Cross movie review – Hwang Jung-min, Yum Jung-ah play couple in Netflix spy caper". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Netflix action film 'Mission: Cross' starring Hwang Jung-min to premiere in August". Korea JoongAng Daily. 17 July 2024. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ 김보라 (20 July 2022). "[단독] 염정아, 황정민과 부부 호흡...'크로스' 주연 캐스팅" [[Exclusive] Yeom Jeong-ah and Hwang Jeong-min as a couple... Cast as the lead roles in 'Cross'] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ 조지영 (1 August 2022). "[공식] 황정민X염정아X전혜진, 첩보 액션 코미디 영화 '크로스' 출연 확정..지난달 첫 삽 떴다" [[Official] Hwang Jung-min X Yeom Jung-ah X Jeon Hye-jin confirmed to appear in spy action comedy film 'Cross'.. First shovel broke ground last month] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ 강효진 (31 August 2022). "[단독]'안나' 김준한, 영화 '크로스' 우정출연" [[Exclusive] 'Anna' Kim Jun-han, friendly appearance in movie 'Cross'] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ 배효주 (1 August 2022). "'크로스' 황정민X염정아X전혜진 코믹 호흡..7월24일 크랭크인[공식]" ['Cross' Hwang Jung-min X Yeom Jung-ah X Jeon Hye-jin's comical chemistry.. Start of filming on July 24 [Official]] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ 조지영 (1 August 2022). "[공식] 황정민X염정아X전혜진, 첩보 액션 코미디 영화 '크로스' 출연 확정..지난달 첫 삽 떴다" [[Official] Hwang Jung-min X Yeom Jung-ah X Jeon Hye-jin confirmed to appear in spy action comedy film 'Cross'.. First shovel broke ground last month] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ 정희연 (24 November 2022). "Hwang Jung-min-Yeom Jeong-ah-Jeon Hye-jin 'Cross' crank-up [Official]" (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Kim, Da-sol (29 December 2023). "Jeon Hye-jin's upcoming comedy action flick, 'Mission: Cross,' delays release". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Narayanan, Varsha (5 July 2024). "Jeon Hye-Jin's Korean Movie Mission: Cross Gets Release Date Window on Netflix". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Kim, Seo-young (5 August 2024). "Two veteran actors play as a mismatched couple in the Netflix film". The Chosun Ilbo. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Mission: Cross, Korean spy caper on Netflix, is an action-packed romp". South China Morning Post. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ Kim, Da-sol (7 August 2024). "[Herald Review] 'Mission: Cross,' a high octane action flick with comedic elements". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
External links
edit- Mission: Cross on Netflix
- Mission: Cross at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- Mission: Cross at IMDb
- Mission: Cross at HanCinema
