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20241h 18mSouth Korea

The Front Line of Ideology

판문점

Synopsis

One year after the Korean War, the conflict had reached a stalemate. The two opposing forces began to search for a way to end the grueling war of attrition, eventually settling on a modest village called ‘Pan Mun Jom’ near Gaeseong as the designated site for negotiations. Despite initial hopes for a quick resolution, the negotiating parties encountered obstacles that prevented an agreement. Disputes over the military demarcation line and the repatriation of prisoners of war thwarted their efforts. The film peels back the layers to reveal the untold story of Pan Mun Jom, shedding light on a history that has remained hidden until now.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

DMZ International Documentary Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Song Won-geun
Screenplay & Story
Song Won-geun
Original Title
판문점
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Newstapa

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Song Won-geun

Screenplay & Story

Song Won-geun

Director of Photography

Choi Hyoung-seok

Producers

Jang Kwang-yun

Department Leadership Roster

Song Won-geun

Director

Jang Kwang-yun

Producer

Song Won-geun

Writer

Choi Hyoung-seok

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Front Line of Ideology.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Front Line of Ideology

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Front Line of Ideology about?

One year after the Korean War, the conflict had reached a stalemate. The two opposing forces began to search for a way to end the grueling war of attrition, eventually settling on a modest village called ‘Pan Mun Jom’ near Gaeseong as the designated site for negotiations. Despite initial hopes for a quick resolution, the negotiating parties encountered obstacles that prevented an agreement. Disputes over the military demarcation line and the repatriation of prisoners of war thwarted their efforts. The film peels back the layers to reveal the untold story of Pan Mun Jom, shedding light on a history that has remained hidden until now.

Who directed The Front Line of Ideology?

The Front Line of Ideology was directed by Song Won-geun.

Who stars in The Front Line of Ideology?

The principal cast of The Front Line of Ideology includes Park Hae-il.

When was The Front Line of Ideology released and how long is it?

The Front Line of Ideology was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.