The Point Men

An extremist Taliban group in Afghanistan takes a group of South Korean citizens hostage. To resolve the crisis, the Korean government sends Jae-ho, a skilled diplomat, to negotiate their release. When his initial attempts and requests for local government assistance fail, he is forced to partner with Dae-sik, a special agent with expertise in the Middle East. Following the death of one of the captives, the two men form an unlikely alliance to rescue the remaining prisoners in a race against time.

Directed by Yim Soon-rye, this action thriller is the second of two listed films in the director's career, following Little Forest from 2018. The film features Hwang Jung-min as Jung Jae-ho and Hyun Bin as Park Dae-shik, supported by a credited cast of 23 actors, including Kang Ki-young and Lee Seung-cheol.

Produced by Plus M Entertainment, Watermelon Pictures, and One Take Film, the movie had a budget of 12 million USD and earned 13 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 6/10 on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a 5.8/10 rating on TMDB from 63 votes.