friendship that shouldn't happen

Clementine 2022-04-23 07:03:44

JSA Joint Security Area, 2000 Lee Byung-hun movie.

It tells the story of the fragile friendship forged privately by North and South Korean soldiers on duty on both sides of the 38th parallel. The southern soldier played by Lee Byung-hun was rescued by the northern soldier because he stepped on a landmine. So he flew letters and passed the book, thinking of the other party as a big brother, and gave him the daily necessities that were lacking in the north. In the tense and boring military life, they look forward to meeting at night, chatting, drinking, listening to music, playing games, reading magazines, and eating. Psychological dependence and trust were established, but the good times did not last long. A sudden attack and Li Bingxian's upcoming discharge from the army made them agree to meet again to celebrate their birthday and say goodbye. Uncertainly about the future, they were met by other northern officers during the gathering, and they killed the intruders and their friends.

In the face of politics, friendships are torn to pieces, and at the cost of their lives.

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Extended Reading
  • Antonette 2022-03-28 09:01:08

    If you realize this pure worldly truth, you won't be fussing about it, just give up the most basic truth of life for the sake of superficial honor and loss.

  • Theodore 2022-03-27 09:01:15

    Even though I know it's impossible, I still hope this happens.

Joint Security Area quotes

  • Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil: Your shadow is over the line. Watch it!

  • 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!