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The Himalayas

Original title: Himalaya
  • 2015
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.4K
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The Himalayas (2015)
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Mountain AdventureAdventureBiographyDrama

Based on true events, renowned mountaineer UM Hong-gil sets out on a mission to Everest to retrieve his late junior climber's body and faces the greatest challenge of his life.Based on true events, renowned mountaineer UM Hong-gil sets out on a mission to Everest to retrieve his late junior climber's body and faces the greatest challenge of his life.Based on true events, renowned mountaineer UM Hong-gil sets out on a mission to Everest to retrieve his late junior climber's body and faces the greatest challenge of his life.

  • Director
    • Seok-hoon Lee
  • Writers
    • Jieun-min Suo
    • JK Youn
    • Seok-hoon Lee
  • Stars
    • Hwang Jung-min
    • Jung Woo
    • Jo Sung-ha
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Seok-hoon Lee
    • Writers
      • Jieun-min Suo
      • JK Youn
      • Seok-hoon Lee
    • Stars
      • Hwang Jung-min
      • Jung Woo
      • Jo Sung-ha
    • 11User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Hwang Jung-min
    Hwang Jung-min
    • Um Hong-gil
    Jung Woo
    Jung Woo
    • Park Moo-taek
    Jo Sung-ha
    Jo Sung-ha
    • Lee Dong-gyoo
    Lee Chae-yun
    Lee Chae-yun
    • Yeon Woo (8 years old)
    Kim In-kwon
    Kim In-kwon
    • Park Jeong-bok
    Park Ji-hong
    • Sherpa Dawa
    Ra Mi-ran
    Ra Mi-ran
    • Cho Myeong-ae
    Myung Seok-Geun
    • Lovers man
    Kang Suk-won
    • Cameraman
    • (as Kang Suk-Won)
    Kim Won-hae
    Kim Won-hae
    • Kim Moo-yeong
    • Director
      • Seok-hoon Lee
    • Writers
      • Jieun-min Suo
      • JK Youn
      • Seok-hoon Lee
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    4Zbigniew_Krycsiwiki

    This made more money in its native Korea than Star Wars did

    Less exploitative than 2015's Everest, this is impressively photographed, and it tells an interesting story (Sherpas searching for the body of their friend, following an accident which took his life), but it is uneven (largely a buddy movie) and it's so depressing to know that it is about a real death, and more people risking their own lives out of respect for their dead friend's remains. The filmmakers tried to counter that with humorous scenes of them bonding, unsuccessfully.

    Film is not *bad*, just mediocre, and depressing. Surprisingly, this Korean release made considerably more money in Korea than the new Star Wars did.

    http://m.themalaymailonline.com/showbiz/article/Himalayas-beats-star- wars-the-force-awakens-in-korean-Christmas-box-office Survival drama "The Himalayas" remained on top of the Korean box office during the three-day Christmas holiday weekend.

    SEOUL, Dec 29 — The South Korean movie "Himalayas" has broken national box office records and held onto the top spot at the box office, warding off competition from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Survival movie "Himalayas" has become Korea's most successful Christmas-period movie, earning US$12.2 million (RM52.37 million) between Friday, December 25 and Sunday, December 27. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" remains in second place with US$7.01 million over the same weekend.
    9breza-16788

    High task... Executed well

    Compelling, emotional rollercoaster with best possible scenery. The main character is silent, huge killer covered with ice, snow and great expectations...
    10anayatkhan

    RESPECT AND FRIENDSHIP

    Just an awsome movie i have ever seen....fall in love with korean films
    9thor2029

    Himalaya---Always higher...

    My opinion---

    This movie is above all a human drama, set with extraordinary shots and scene of courage and solidarity which in high mountain is absolutely necessary. I liked the movie very much, because there is humor at the beginning, then the dramatic story and finally the giant that is the Everest. Finally the exploit of all these mountaineers. The movie is very well done and this story is based on a true story that will make you love this beautiful movie. A movie to be discovered by the sumptuous images offered by Everest
    7sruitasuk

    Almost Good, but gone bad

    1st hour of this movie is so good, it has all things that can make this movie reach the top.

    However, after 1st hour, the plot try to make more drama, yes it too too much, till this movie gone bad.

    If it can keep the 1st hour pace, it could have become over 7.5/10.

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    • Release date
      • January 1, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • CJ Entertainment
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Korean
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Himalaya
    • Filming locations
      • Seoul, South Korea
    • Production companies
      • JK FILMS
      • JK Film
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $696,717
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,387
      • Dec 20, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,544,493
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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