Directed by Jang Yoon Hyun ( Hwang Jin Yi), Gabi is a taut thriller about love, espionage, & coffee in late 19th century Korea. Based on a novel by Kim Tak Hwan, the film revolves around a secret mission to assassinate the emperor of Korea. Ju Jin Mo & Kim So Yeon (IRIS) star as lovers caught in a deadly powerplay of Korean, Japanese, & Russian interests during a time of great of upheaval, while Park Hee Soon ( The Client) is the embattled Korean monarch trying to reclaim his nation.
Korean outlaws Illichi (Ju Jin Mo) & Danya (Kim So Yeon) make their fortunes stealing gold & coffee, but their game is up when they get caught by Russian soldiers. Japanese officer Sadoko (Yoo Sun) saves the couple on the condition that they join the Japanese cause. & so Illichi & Danya become key players in Operation Gabi, Japans secret mission to assassinate Emperor Gojong (Park Hee Soon). While Illichi rises the ranks of the Japanese military, Danya infiltrates Gojongs inner circle as his personal barista. To survive, they must complete the mission, even if it means betraying their country.
This edition making of, character featurette, trailer, & other extras.