Informant represents a controversial addition to the 2020s catalog of South Korea cinema. Released in 2025, this Comedy film directed by Kim Seok brings unique characters to the forefront of Comedy, Action storytelling.

The film's central storyline, which revolves around Detectives have their informant, a.k.a. ‘straw’, to arrest criminal organizations under investigation practices. Tae-bong is working as a straw in a smuggling office. Incompetent detective Nam-hyuk is using him to replace the sorrow of not having a string to pull. While doing his duty in the smuggling gang, an incident exposed Tae-bong’s identity. Without knowing his situation, Nam-hyuk is trying to steal the smuggled goods to turn his life around. But he is dragged into a mysterious crime as he enters another office by accident. At the brink of death, Tae-bong gets through the crisis by chance but loses all the money he has saved after being involved in the incident with Nam-hyuk… A cooperation begins between a detective and an informant, for Nam-hyuk to break the case and for Tae-bong to get his money back!, is brought to life through stunning cinematography and nuanced performances from the cast including Heo Sung-tae as Oh Nam-hyuk, Jo Bok-rae as Jo Tae-bong, Cha Soon-bae as Hwang Sang-gil, Jang Hyuk-jin as Kang Young-gu, Kim Min-joo as Lee So-yeong. The 103 minute runtime allows the director to develop intricate character arcs, giving viewers a rich and immersive experience.

With a TMDB rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes, Informant has somewhat resonated with audiences. The film delivers authentic emotional moments, making it a recommended watch for fans of Comedy, Action cinema. What sets this movie apart is its well-crafted dialogue, combined with memorable set pieces that keeps viewers engaged throughout.

In the context of post-pandemic cinema, this film represents a return to engaging storytelling