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Tell Me Something (2001): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Tell Me Something is a 2001 mystery thriller directed by Yoon-Hyun Chang, starring Suk-kyu Han and Eun-ha Shim. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.

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Tell Me Something (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Yoon-Hyun Chang
Genres
Mystery , Thriller , Horror , Crime
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tell Me Something About?

The premise of Tell Me Something without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A serial killer terrorizes Seoul, leaving behind a disturbing series of murders with victims found wrapped in plastic bags. Detectives Han and Jang are tasked with investigating the gruesome crimes and must follow a complex trail of clues to catch the killer. As they delve deeper into the case, they find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, facing unexpected twists and turns in their pursuit of the truth.

Tell Me Something Themes & Keywords

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  • korean giallo
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  • hallucination
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Cast & crew

Tell Me Something Cast

Suk-kyu Han leads the cast, with Eun-ha Shim. Directed by Yoon-Hyun Chang.

Ratings

Tell Me Something Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tell Me Something 61 on Metacritic.

Plot

Tell Me Something Plot Summary

What happens in Tell Me Something from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The narrative unfolds with Detective Jo, who, after the passing of his mother, finds himself back on the job. Unfortunately, he faces serious accusations of accepting illicit funds to cover his mother’s medical expenses. Though he staunchly denies these claims, the whispers of disgrace follow him, leaving a shadow of doubt over his innocence.

Full summary

The whole story of Tell Me Something, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tell Me Something?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What accusation is Detective Jo facing at the beginning of the film?

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FAQ

Tell Me Something FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Tell Me Something, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tell Me Something?

Tell Me Something runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Tell Me Something released?

Tell Me Something was released on September 12, 2001.

Who directed Tell Me Something?

Tell Me Something was directed by Yoon-Hyun Chang.

Who is in the cast of Tell Me Something?

Tell Me Something stars Suk-kyu Han and Eun-ha Shim.

How is Tell Me Something rated?

Tell Me Something has 61 on Metacritic.

Does Tell Me Something have a post-credit scene?

No. Tell Me Something has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tell Me Something in?

The original language of Tell Me Something is Korean.

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