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Honest Candidate: A 2020 Comedy with Political Satire

Introduction to the Plot

Honest Candidate is a 2020 South Korean comedy film that ingeniously blends humor with biting social commentary about politics and integrity. The film follows the life of Joo Sang-sook, a woman burdened by her political ambitions and the consequences of a lifetime steeped in deception. Inspired by the charitable legacy of her grandmother, Kim Ok-hee, Sang-sook’s saga unfolds as she campaigns for a congressional seat while grappling with a curse that forces her to tell the truth—no matter the cost.

Sang-sook's Political Odyssey