Before the Call
부름 전에
Synopsis
Jinwoo, a Korean American, returns to Seoul amid an escalating global crisis. Despite being exempt from service, he’s determined to enlist in the military and join the Korean soldiers being sent overseas. Awaiting his deployment day, he spends his time wandering the city’s winding streets, reconnecting with old friends and trying to win the approval of his stern, reserved father. A quiet tension builds as the big day approaches, and Jinwoo begins to question his decision.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Choi
- Screenplay & Story
- James Choi
- Original Title
- 부름 전에
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Choi
James Choi
Jeesoo Lee
Department Leadership Roster
James Choi
Director
James Choi
Writer
Jeesoo Lee
Producer
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What is Before the Call about?
Jinwoo, a Korean American, returns to Seoul amid an escalating global crisis. Despite being exempt from service, he’s determined to enlist in the military and join the Korean soldiers being sent overseas. Awaiting his deployment day, he spends his time wandering the city’s winding streets, reconnecting with old friends and trying to win the approval of his stern, reserved father. A quiet tension builds as the big day approaches, and Jinwoo begins to question his decision.
Who directed Before the Call?
Before the Call was directed by James Choi.
Who stars in Before the Call?
The principal cast of Before the Call includes Andy Koh, Kang So-yi, Ha Seong-guk, Oh Kwang-rok.
When was Before the Call released and how long is it?
Before the Call was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.