In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

7.7IMDb Score
Released:2023-03-03
Duration:52 min
Country:South Korea
Director:Jo Seong-hyeon
Actors:
Production:MBC

Overview:

This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.

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