common security area

Martine 2022-04-20 09:02:13

Adapted from a novel, the film is based on the relationship between the North and the South on the Korean peninsula. It tells the story of the soldiers of the South and North Korea who developed from opposing garrison soldiers to friends but confronted each other. It is the first South Korea's first frontal performance between the North and South soldiers who are divided. Friendship video.

The first half of the film is carried out in the process of constantly setting up doubts and counter-evidence. The highlight lies in some small details in the performance. Song Kanghao's performance in the mine clearance scene and the post scene is too joyful. The part showing the friendship between the two soldiers is equally authentic and credible. The two scenes of fighting abductees and giving gifts to each other under the moonlight It reflects the compatriotism of the two sides that blood is thicker than water and the simple and innocent side of human nature, which is warm and touching. There are also comedy scenes of spitting at each other on both sides of the security area separated by one meter. The flesh and blood between these compatriots who have slowly grown has laid a good foundation for the outbreak of cruel tragedies in the future.

The ending is called "one of the top ten classic endings of Korean movies". The characters appearing in the film are taken into the same time and space by the camera at the same time. The black-and-white photos not only cherish the friendship of the four people, but also indicate that their mutual compatriots will not be separated. The dividing line separated by meters is forever separated, and the smiles hidden in the corners of their lips and eyes will eventually bring the two countries to unity.

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Joint Security Area quotes

  • Sgt. Lee Soo-hyeok: Hey Assholes! You just gonna leave me here?

    Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil: You told us to go.

    Sgt. Lee Soo-hyeok: I said don't come closer, when did I say to leave, you fuckers!

  • Maj. Gen. Bruno Botta: You haven't learned much about Panmunjom yet. Here, the peace is preserved by hiding the truth. What they both really want is that this investigation proves nothing after all.