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6.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20261h 13mSouth Korea

The Seoul Guardians

서울의 밤

Synopsis

On December 3, 2024, in Seoul, the President of South Korea Yoon Sukyeol declares the martial law. Troops move toward the National Assembly to seize control. Meanwhile, citizens rush to the National Assembly to block the troops, while lawmakers break through police's barricades at the main gate, climb over the walls to attend the session that lifts the martial law.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sydney Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kim Jong-woo, Kim Shin-wan, Cho Chul-young
Screenplay & Story
Kim Jong-woo, Stacy Kim
Original Score
Jang Yeon-su, Chung Eun-taek, Lee Hyun-seung
Original Title
서울의 밤
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
1h 13m
Production Studios
MBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kim Jong-woo, Kim Shin-wan, Cho Chul-young

Screenplay & Story

Kim Jong-woo, Stacy Kim

Original Score & Music

Jang Yeon-su, Chung Eun-taek, Lee Hyun-seung

Director of Photography

Kim Myung-kyoon, Lee Sun-young, Cho Yoon-mi, Jeon Min-je

Film Editing

Stacy Kim, Cho Chul-young

Producers

Jo So-na, Kim Shin-wan, Oh Dong-un, Oh Haeng-woon

Department Leadership Roster

Kim Jong-woo

Director

Kim Shin-wan

Director

Cho Chul-young

Director

Jo So-na

Producer

Kim Shin-wan

Producer

Kim Jong-woo

Writer

Kim Myung-kyoon

Director of Photography

Lee Sun-young

Director of Photography

Cho Yoon-mi

Director of Photography

Jeon Min-je

Director of Photography

Stacy Kim

Editor

Cho Chul-young

Editor

Jang Yeon-su

Original Music Composer

Chung Eun-taek

Original Music Composer

Lee Hyun-seung

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Seoul Guardians.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seoul Guardians

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

What is The Seoul Guardians about?

On December 3, 2024, in Seoul, the President of South Korea Yoon Sukyeol declares the martial law. Troops move toward the National Assembly to seize control. Meanwhile, citizens rush to the National Assembly to block the troops, while lawmakers break through police's barricades at the main gate, climb over the walls to attend the session that lifts the martial law.

Who directed The Seoul Guardians?

The Seoul Guardians was directed by Kim Jong-woo, Kim Shin-wan, Cho Chul-young.

Who stars in The Seoul Guardians?

The principal cast of The Seoul Guardians includes Yoon Suk-yeol.

When was The Seoul Guardians released and how long is it?

The Seoul Guardians was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.

Who composed the musical score for The Seoul Guardians?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seoul Guardians was composed by Jang Yeon-su, Chung Eun-taek, Lee Hyun-seung.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seoul Guardians?

The Seoul Guardians holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.