The DMZ
비무장지대
Synopsis
The film exposes the atrocities of war through the eyes of two children who are stranded in the DMZ after the end of the Korean War. The DMZ, strewn with abandoned tanks, dead bodies, land mines, and unexploded shells, is an exceedingly dangerous place for children. But what most endangers them in the end are not weapons but people.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Sang-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Ha-yeong Byeon
- Original Title
- 비무장지대
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Jeil Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Sang-ho
Ha-yeong Byeon
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Park Sang-ho
Director
Ha-yeong Byeon
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Frequently Asked Questions About The DMZ
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What is The DMZ about?
The film exposes the atrocities of war through the eyes of two children who are stranded in the DMZ after the end of the Korean War. The DMZ, strewn with abandoned tanks, dead bodies, land mines, and unexploded shells, is an exceedingly dangerous place for children. But what most endangers them in the end are not weapons but people.
Who directed The DMZ?
The DMZ was directed by Park Sang-ho.
Who stars in The DMZ?
The principal cast of The DMZ includes Jo Mi-ryeong, Namkoong Won, Bin-a Ju, Yeong-kwan Lee.
When was The DMZ released and how long is it?
The DMZ was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.