24th New York Asian Film Festival

July 11-27, 2025

Photo: © 2025 Joh Seok-hwan

World Premiere

Informant

정보원

Korea's most intimidating actor, Heo Sung-tae (Squid Game), stars as Detective Oh Nam-hyuk—a spectacularly inept cop clinging to his badge by a thread. When a botched sting operation lands him in hot water, he's forced to partner with Tae-bong (Jo Bok-rae), a razor-sharp informant whose cover and savings are blown by Nam-hyuk's bumbling. With a smuggling ring to bust and zero trust between them, this mismatched duo must navigate double-crosses, bruised egos, and their own chaotic partnership. Brimming with madcap energy and action-packed twists, Informant reinvents the buddy-cop formula with distinctly Korean flair. Get ready for flying fists, flying insults, and the world premiere of this comic gem!

Director: Kim Seok
Cast: Heo Sung-tae, Jo Bok-rae, Seo Min-ju, Cha Soon-bae
Languages: Korean with English subtitles
2024; 103 min.

SCHEDULE:

Friday July 11, 7:30pm
Film at Lincoln Center

Opening Night Film. Premium screening. Intro and Q&A with director Kim Seok and actors Heo Sung-tae, Jo Bok-rae, Seo Min-ju

Wednesday July 16, 6:15pm
LOOK Cinemas W57