The Birth of Korea
건국전쟁
“How the first President, Syngman Rhee, founded a nation”
Synopsis
Since South and North Korea's liberation in 1945, North Korea, a communist dictatorship that suppresses freedom and oppresses human rights, and South Korea, which has entered the path of economic prosperity and advanced countries based on freedom and democracy, have taken different paths. How did the two countries with the same language, history, and race, become divided into two extreme countries? A work that highlights the sacrifices and struggles of President Syngman Rhee and the first generation of founding members who worked to create and protect today's Republic of Korea over the past 70 years of history.
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Top Cast
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Syngman Rhee
Self (archive footage)
Kim Deog-young
Self
Ryu Seok-chun
Self
David Fields
Self
Song Jae-yoon
Self
Gregg Brazinsky
Self
Lee Ho
Self
Michael Breen
Self
Edmund Hwang
Self
Lee Dong-wook
Self
Lee Han-woo
Self
Kim Dong-kyun
Self
Jeong An-ki
Self
Lee Yong-hee
Self
Peter Hwang
Self
Michael Lee
Self
Kim Eun-koo
Self
Joshua Philipp
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Deog-young
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Deog-young
- Original Score
- Oh Hyeon-gyu
- Original Title
- 건국전쟁
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Truth Forum, DocuStory Production, Lovekorea
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Deog-young
Kim Deog-young
Oh Hyeon-gyu
Im Su-yeong, Kim Deog-young, Henry Song
Kim Deog-young
Im Su-yeong
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Deog-young
Director
Kim Deog-young
Editor
Im Su-yeong
Producer
Im Su-yeong
Director of Photography
Kim Deog-young
Director of Photography
Henry Song
Director of Photography
Kim Deog-young
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Birth of Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birth of Korea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Birth of Korea about?
Since South and North Korea's liberation in 1945, North Korea, a communist dictatorship that suppresses freedom and oppresses human rights, and South Korea, which has entered the path of economic prosperity and advanced countries based on freedom and democracy, have taken different paths. How did the two countries with the same language, history, and race, become divided into two extreme countries? A work that highlights the sacrifices and struggles of President Syngman Rhee and the first generation of founding members who worked to create and protect today's Republic of Korea over the past 70 years of history.
Who directed The Birth of Korea?
The Birth of Korea was directed by Kim Deog-young.
Who stars in The Birth of Korea?
The principal cast of The Birth of Korea includes Syngman Rhee, Kim Deog-young, Ryu Seok-chun, David Fields, Song Jae-yoon.
When was The Birth of Korea released and how long is it?
The Birth of Korea was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The Birth of Korea make at the box office?
The Birth of Korea grossed $8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Birth of Korea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Birth of Korea was composed by Oh Hyeon-gyu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Birth of Korea?
The Birth of Korea holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).