Secret (2009 film)

Secret is a 2009 South Korean thriller film directed by Yoon Jae-gu. The film stars Cha Seung-won and Song Yoon-ah and focuses on a detective struggling to protect his wife, who is implicated in a murder.

The plot centers around Kim Seong-yeol (Cha Seung-won), a homicide detective investigating a brutal murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a connection between the crime and his wife, Ji-yeon (Song Yoon-ah). Ji-yeon suffers from a mental illness, and evidence points to her potential involvement in the murder. Kim Seong-yeol becomes desperate to protect her and begins to cover up evidence and manipulate the investigation, leading him down a dark and morally compromising path. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, guilt, and the lengths to which a person will go to protect their loved ones. As Kim Seong-yeol tries to shield Ji-yeon, he uncovers a web of secrets and hidden motives, blurring the line between right and wrong. The film culminates in a suspenseful climax where the truth behind the murder is revealed.

The film was released in South Korea on December 3, 2009.