Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow

2011
PG-13
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Synopsis

In the late 18th century Joseon, Detective K (Kim Myung Min), the kingdom's finest investigator, is tasked with solving a series of mysterious murders potentially linked to a larger conspiracy. After being wrongly accused of killing a prison governor, he escapes with the help of Seo Pil (Oh Dal Soo), a resourceful dog trader. Together, they investigate a potential poisoning case involving a rare toxic flower, which leads them to Han Kaek Joo (Han Ji Min), a charismatic female trade magnate who may hold crucial secrets. As Detective K delves deeper, he discovers the conspiracy is far more intricate than he initially believed. This is a 2011 South Korean historical mystery film directed by Kim Suk Yoon.