Ransomed

Ransomed (Korean: 비공식작전; Hanja: 非公式作戰; RR: Bigongsigjagjeon; lit.

unofficial operation) is a 2023 South Korean action thriller film directed by Kim Seong-hoon, starring Ha Jung-woo and Ju Ji-hoon.

[5][6] It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'Korean Cinema Today - Panorama' section and was screened on October 5, 2023.

[7] Set in 1987, the film revolves around diplomat Lee Min-jun and local taxi driver Kim Pan-su who went to Lebanon to rescue a missing colleague.

[8] At the time, the Chun Doo-hwan government was covering it up to avoid bad press for the upcoming 1987 South Korean presidential election and the bid for 1988 Summer Olympics.