The Age of Shadows
밀정
“Infiltrate and deceive.”
Synopsis
Set in the late 1920s, The Age of Shadows follows the cat-and-mouse game that unfolds between a group of resistance fighters trying to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, and Japanese agents trying to stop them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
[THE AGE OF SHADOWS] (밀정) Official Teaser Trailer w/ English Subtitles [HD]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-31
Top Cast
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Song Kang-ho
Lee Jung-chool
Gong Yoo
Kim Woo-jin
Han Ji-min
Yun Gye-soon
Shingo Tsurumi
Higashi
Um Tae-goo
Hashimoto
Shin Sung-rok
Jo Hwe-ryung
Lee Byung-hun
Jung Chae-san
Park Hee-soon
Kim Jang-ok
Heo Sung-tae
Ha Il-soo
Kim Dong-young
Heo Chul-joo
Go Joon
Shim Sang-do
Seo Young-joo
Joo Dong-sung
Lee Hwan
Park Dae-yi
Choi Yu-hwa
Kim Sa-hee
Han Soo-yeon
Mae-hyang
Nam Moon-chul
Kim Hwang-sub
Heo Hyung-kyu
Jung Woo-sik
Jeong Do-won
Umae
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$53.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.53x
+$43.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Jee-woon
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Dong-jin, Park Jong-dae, Lee Ji-min, Kim Jee-woon
- Original Score
- Mowg
- Original Title
- 밀정
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Korean, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $9.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $53.2M
- Production Studios
- Harbin, Warner Bros. Korea, Dark Circle Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Jee-woon
Kim Dong-jin, Park Jong-dae, Lee Ji-min, Kim Jee-woon
Mowg
Kim Ji-yong
Yang Jin-mo
Lee Jin-sook, Choi Jeong-hwa, Jay Choi, Kim Jee-woon
Department Leadership Roster
Mowg
Original Music Composer
Kim Ji-yong
Director of Photography
Yang Jin-mo
Editor
Kim Jee-woon
Director
Cho Sang-kyung
Costume Design
Choi Jeong-hwa
Producer
Park Jong-dae
Writer
Lee Ji-min
Writer
Jay Choi
Producer
Kim Jee-woon
Producer
Cho Hwa-sung
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Age of Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Age of Shadows about?
Set in the late 1920s, The Age of Shadows follows the cat-and-mouse game that unfolds between a group of resistance fighters trying to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, and Japanese agents trying to stop them.
Who directed The Age of Shadows?
The Age of Shadows was directed by Kim Jee-woon.
Who stars in The Age of Shadows?
The principal cast of The Age of Shadows includes Song Kang-ho, Gong Yoo, Han Ji-min, Shingo Tsurumi, Um Tae-goo.
When was The Age of Shadows released and how long is it?
The Age of Shadows was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Age of Shadows?
The Age of Shadows had a reported production budget of $9.6M and grossed $53.2M at the worldwide box office (5.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Age of Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Age of Shadows was composed by Mowg.
Is The Age of Shadows based on a book or true story?
The Age of Shadows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kim Dong-jin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Age of Shadows?
The Age of Shadows holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).