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The Coast Guard

Original title: Hae anseon
  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 31m
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6.4/10
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The Coast Guard (2002)
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A member of Coast Guard Platoon 23, Private Kang monitors a high-infiltration stretch of beach lined with barbed-wire fencing. Driven by the belief that killing a spy is the highest honor, h... Read allA member of Coast Guard Platoon 23, Private Kang monitors a high-infiltration stretch of beach lined with barbed-wire fencing. Driven by the belief that killing a spy is the highest honor, he waits for a chance to prove his worth.A member of Coast Guard Platoon 23, Private Kang monitors a high-infiltration stretch of beach lined with barbed-wire fencing. Driven by the belief that killing a spy is the highest honor, he waits for a chance to prove his worth.

  • Director
    • Kim Ki-duk
  • Writer
    • Kim Ki-duk
  • Stars
    • Jang Dong-Gun
    • Jeong-hak Kim
    • Ji-a Park
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kim Ki-duk
    • Writer
      • Kim Ki-duk
    • Stars
      • Jang Dong-Gun
      • Jeong-hak Kim
      • Ji-a Park
    • 12User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Jang Dong-Gun
    Jang Dong-Gun
    • Kang Sang-byeong
    Jeong-hak Kim
    • Kim Sang-byeong
    Ji-a Park
    • Mi-yeong
    Hae-Jin Yoo
    Hae-Jin Yoo
    • Cheol-gu
    • (as Hae-jin Yoo)
    Jin Jeong
    Gu-taek Kim
    Kang-woo Kim
    Kang-woo Kim
    Yun-jae Park
    Kim Tae-woo
    Kim Tae-woo
    Yeong-jae Kim
    Mi-seong Kim
    Choe Min
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    • (as Choi Min)
    Sang-ok Park
    • Director
      • Kim Ki-duk
    • Writer
      • Kim Ki-duk
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    Maverick South Korean author Kim Ki Duk depicts that life at an army base is no joke !
    There is all possibility that "The Coast Guard" should be considered as an autobiographical tale.We all know that director Kim Ki Duk has never acknowledged this fact in media.As he has strongly depicted every facet of South Korean society,"Hae Anseon" must be hailed an offbeat film which gave him a once in a lifetime chance to depict South Korean military as he must have had witnessed disturbing events in the past. There is something unique about this film as its universal appeal makes audiences believe that whatever that has happened to South Korean soldiers might also happen to some other military men in some other country.Kim Ki Duk suggests that life at an army base is no joke.He has made good use of documentary style realism to draw a visceral portrayal of innocent,young military men whose job is to guard borders between North Korea and South Korea.Some scenes might be devoid of reality but it is hoped that they would be accepted by viewers despite their shortcomings as a film director needs some kind of artistic liberty. There are two major issues with this film.Common people have been shown in bad light.Some of the women audiences might also appear to be a tad apprehensive as their images have not been correctly depicted in this rather raw and violent film.
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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2002 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Guardia costera
    • Production companies
      • Korea Pictures
      • Prime Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,442,863
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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