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The Front Line

Original title: Go-ji-jeon
  • 20112011
  • 18A18A
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
6.5K
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The Front Line (2011)
A drama centered on the Korean WarÂ’s final battle that will determine the border between north and south.
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A drama centered on the Korean War's final battle that will determine the border between north and south.A drama centered on the Korean War's final battle that will determine the border between north and south.A drama centered on the Korean War's final battle that will determine the border between north and south.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Hun Jang
  • Writer
    • Sang-yeon Park
  • Stars
    • Shin Ha-kyun
    • Go Soo
    • Seung-su Ryu
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hun Jang
  • Writer
    • Sang-yeon Park
  • Stars
    • Shin Ha-kyun
    • Go Soo
    • Seung-su Ryu
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 23 nominations

    Videos1

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 1:56
    U.S. Version

    Photos10

    Go Soo in The Front Line (2011)
    The Front Line (2011)
    Chang-Seok Ko in The Front Line (2011)
    Kim Ok-bin in The Front Line (2011)
    Go Soo in The Front Line (2011)
    Shin Ha-kyun and Go Soo in The Front Line (2011)
    The Front Line (2011)
    Shin Ha-kyun in The Front Line (2011)
    The Front Line (2011)

    Top cast

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    Shin Ha-kyun
    Shin Ha-kyun
    • Kang Eun-pyoas Kang Eun-pyo
    Go Soo
    Go Soo
    • Kim Soo-hyeokas Kim Soo-hyeok
    Seung-su Ryu
    • Oh Gi-yeongas Oh Gi-yeong
    Chang-Seok Ko
    Chang-Seok Ko
    • Yang Hyo-samas Yang Hyo-sam
    Lee Jehoon
    Lee Jehoon
    • Shin Il-Youngas Shin Il-Young
    • (as Je-hoon Lee)
    Cho Jin-woong
    Cho Jin-woong
    • Yoo Jae-hoas Yoo Jae-ho
    • (as Jin-woong Jo)
    In-gi Jeong
    In-gi Jeong
    • Lee Sang-eokas Lee Sang-eok
    Seung-ryong Ryu
    Seung-ryong Ryu
    • Hyeon Jeong-yoonas Hyeon Jeong-yoon
    • (as Ryu Seung-Ryong)
    Kim Ok-bin
    Kim Ok-bin
    • Cha Tae-kyeongas Cha Tae-kyeong
    Yeong-seo Park
    • Hwang Seon-cheolas Hwang Seon-cheol
    Seo Joon-Yeol
    • Tobacco soldieras Tobacco soldier
    Seung-min Woo
    Min Choi
    Min Choi
    • Antiaircraft Army officeras Antiaircraft Army officer
    Jo Min-ho
    • 2P radio soldieras 2P radio soldier
    Rok-kyeong Kim
    • Supplemental soldieras Supplemental soldier
    Han Seong-Yong
    • Squad Leaderas Squad Leader
    Jang In-ho
    Su-ho Ha
    • 3rd Platoonas 3rd Platoon
    • Director
      • Hun Jang
    • Writer
      • Sang-yeon Park
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Towards the end of the Korean War an uneasy ceasefire is ordered, but out on the Eastern front line of the Aerok Hills fierce fighting continues. A race to capture a strategic point to determine a new border between the two Koreas is the ultimate prize. A bullet is then found in the body of dead company commander of the South Korean army. The bullet that killed the company commander belongs to the South Korean army. Lieutenant of the Defense Security Command Kang Eun-Pyo is ordered to go out into the Eastern front line and investigate the murder. When Kang Eun-Pyo arrives in the Aerok Hills he is surprised to find his old friend Kim Soo-Hyeok commanding troops in the Aerok Hills. Kang Eun-Pyo believed Kim Soo-Hyeok was dead. In their younger years, Kim Soo-Hyeok was a meek student, but he eventually became the leader of Aerok company as a lieutenant. The situation in the Aerok company raises many flags in the eyes of Kang Eun-Pyo. Soldiers wear North Korean uniforms inside due to the cold weather, a 20-year-old leads troops as a captain and the reappearance of his old friend Kim Soo-Hyeok. The countdown to the ceasefire begins as the lives of countless soldiers fall to the wayside ... —Stanislav S, Sochi, Russia
    korean soldierceasefireair force1950su.s. military19 more
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    • Taglines
      • Last battle of the Korean War
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Certificate
      • 18A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      South Korea's official submission to the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 84th Academy Awards 2012.
    • Goofs
      During the final battle, U.S. Air Force F-51 Mustang fighter-bombers are supposedly bombing the North Korean position. But although many explosions can be seen as the planes are flying over the position, we see no bombs dropping from them. Indeed, they do not even appear to carry any external munitions.

    User reviews23

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    War is Hell
    First review here on IMDb so I'll keep it short.

    This movie is fresh in my mind as I can literally see the credits fading on the other portion of the screen.

    This is a great, superbly acted movie about the horrors and futility of war. There really are no "villains" just different shades of grey, as both side is portrayed as just as guilty as the other.

    It shows both sides of the war and how they are both fighting for control a small piece of land and at the same time continuously asking the question of "why?"

    There are some moments of camaraderie between the two different sides as well, so it isn't all just blood and guts, yet it is more gruesome than Hollywood films.

    In summary, if you want to see a good war film aside from the usual Hollywood remakes and rehashes then this one is a good one.
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    • Jul 23, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2011 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • Korean
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mặt Trận
    • Filming locations
      • South Korea
    • Production companies
      • TPS Company
      • A-Po Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,018
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,188
      • Jan 22, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,629,645
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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