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19621h 50mSouth Korea

The Way to Seoul

서울로 가는 길

Synopsis

A major of the South Korean army is taken prisoner during the Korean War (1950-1953). He attempts to escape but a guard shoots him. But a woman appears to save him. She is a student studying at Kim Il-Sung University. While his wound gets healed, he falls in love with her. She is also an anti-Communist. When he becomes healthy again, he sneaks into the Pyeongyang concentration camp to rescue three South Korean soldiers even though she strongly objects. He successfully carries out his mission and they set out for Seoul. But there are a lot of dangers waiting for them on their way.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lee Byung-il
Original Title
서울로 가는 길
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
1h 50m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lee Byung-il

Director of Photography

Hong Dong-hyuk

Producers

Lee Byung-il

Department Leadership Roster

Lee Byung-il

Lee Byung-il

Producer

Hong Dong-hyuk

Director of Photography

Lee Byung-il

Lee Byung-il

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Way to Seoul.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way to Seoul

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

What is The Way to Seoul about?

A major of the South Korean army is taken prisoner during the Korean War (1950-1953). He attempts to escape but a guard shoots him. But a woman appears to save him. She is a student studying at Kim Il-Sung University. While his wound gets healed, he falls in love with her. She is also an anti-Communist. When he becomes healthy again, he sneaks into the Pyeongyang concentration camp to rescue three South Korean soldiers even though she strongly objects. He successfully carries out his mission and they set out for Seoul. But there are a lot of dangers waiting for them on their way.

Who directed The Way to Seoul?

The Way to Seoul was directed by Lee Byung-il.

Who stars in The Way to Seoul?

The principal cast of The Way to Seoul includes Kim Jin-kyu, Kim Ji-mi, Yoon Il-bong, Hwang Hae, Lee Dae-yub.

When was The Way to Seoul released and how long is it?

The Way to Seoul was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.