Retiring as an assassin is never easy, and that’s definitely the case in the upcoming Netflix film Kill Boksoon. The movie follows Gil Boksoon (Jeon Do-yeon) as a killer with a perfect success rate but a rough relationship with her teenage daughter (Kim Si-a). She decides to retire to spend more time with her kid, but — of course — on her last mission, she discovers a secret that puts her up against the entire hitman industry, John Wick-style.
Netflix’s Kill Boksoon balances stylish assassinations with parenting in new trailer
Director Byun Sung-hyun’s thriller starts streaming at the end of March.
Director Byun Sung-hyun’s thriller starts streaming at the end of March.
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The latest trailer for the film shows off some slick and bloody action, a very stylish criminal underworld, and a few awkward moments that come from balancing parenthood with, you know, murdering for a living. Writer and director Byun Sung-hyun’s previous work includes the political drama Kingmaker and the action / crime thriller The Merciless, and Kill Boksoon also stars Sol Kyung-gu, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Esom.
It starts streaming very soon, hitting Netflix on March 31st. In the meantime, check out this excellent new poster:
Image: Netflix
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