SEOUL -- South Korean historical blockbuster "12:12: The Day" starts with the assassination of a president, a killing that sets off a wave of political turmoil and leads to an all-out battle for control of the country.
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South Korean film "12:12: The Day" is a story about the country's 1979 military coup. Some viewers see parallels with present-day politics. © Hive Media Corp.
SEOUL -- South Korean historical blockbuster "12:12: The Day" starts with the assassination of a president, a killing that sets off a wave of political turmoil and leads to an all-out battle for control of the country.