Mission: Cross

Mission: Cross () is a 2024 South Korean spy action comedy film directed and written by Lee Myeong-hun, and starring Hwang Jung-min, Yum Jung-ah, and Jeon Hye-jin. It was released on Netflix on 9 August 2024.
== Premise ==
It follows the adventures of a former agent turned househusband Park Kang-moo who becomes entangled in a dangerous mission in the ultimate test of marriage, alongside his detective wife Kang Mi-seon, who remains unaware of his past.
Kang-moo's wife, Mi-seon, is an ace detective in the violent crimes division at the local police station. One day, agent Hee-joo, a former colleague of Kang-moo who is now in trouble, seeks his help, disrupting his peaceful life. Kang-moo decides to assist Hee-joo without informing Mi-seon. However, Mi-seon, noticing Kang-moo's suspicious behavior, decides to follow him secretly. This leads both Kang-Moo and Mi-seon into a significant and dangerous incident.
== Cast ==
== Production ==
===Casting===
In July 2022, Hwang Jung-min and Yum Jung-ah were reported to star in lead roles. Hwang and Yum confirmed their involvements in the following month, with Jeon Hye-jin, Jeong Man-sik, Kim Chan-hyung, Kim Joo-hun, , and added to the cast. Kim Jun-han was announced to have a cameo appearance later in the same month.
===Filming===
Principal photography began in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province on 24 July 2022. Filming spanned across four months, and wrapped on 13 November.
== Release ==
Mission: Cross was initially scheduled for release in February 2024, but the release date was postponed by the distributor Plus M Entertainment. The film was released on 9 August 2024.
== Reception ==
James Marsh of South China Morning Post gave the film 4/5 stars, describing the film as hilarious and packed with an endless stream of gags, while also featuring well-executed action and strong performances from the actresses. Kim Da-sol of The Korea Herald praised the film as a delightful action comedy that follows the familiar troupe of a couple with secret pasts, but is elevated by the weighty presence of the lead actors Hwang Jung-min and Yeom Jung-ah, who are capable to balance the comedic and action elements of the film.
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== References ==
Category:2024 films
Category:2024 action comedy films
Category:2024 crime comedy films
Category:South Korean action comedy films
Category:South Korean crime comedy films
Category:South Korean spy comedy films
Category:2020s Korean-language films
Category:2020s action comedy films
Category:2020s crime comedy films
Category:2020s spy comedy films
Category:Netflix original films
Category:Plus M Entertainment films
Category:Films about police officers