Swing Kids
스윙키즈
“In the middle of the Korean War, the dream stage finally unfolds.”
Synopsis
Rebellious Ki-soo from North Korea is mesmerized by tap dance in prison camps. Ki-soo joins as a team member of a dance team named 'Swing Kids'. Yet suddenly, their dreams about dancing in prison camps are put in danger.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
SWING KIDS (2018) Official Trailer | Korean MovieOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-05
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Doh Kyung-soo
Roh Ki-soo
Jared Grimes
Jackson
Park Hye-su
Yang Pan-rae
Oh Jung-se
Kang Byung-sam
Kim Min-ho
Xiao Fang
Ross Kettle
Brigadier General Roberts
A.J. Simmons
Jamie
Song Jae-ryong
Sam-sik
Lee Kyu-sung
Man-chul
David Lee
Kwang-kuk
Kim Dong-gun
Roh Ki-jin
Park Jin-joo
Linda
Joo Hae-eun
Mae-hwa
Park Hyoung-soo
Interpreter
Lee Dong-yong
Black Marketeer
Kim Kyu-baek
Volleyball Prisoner
Choi Eun-kyoung
Nancy
Lee Rang-seo
Stacy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kang Hyoung-chul
- Screenplay & Story
- Kang Hyoung-chul, Kim Sin-hu, Jang Wu-seong
- Original Score
- Kim Jun-seok, Koo Bon-chun
- Original Title
- 스윙키즈
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Annapurna Films, Next Entertainment World
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kang Hyoung-chul
Kang Hyoung-chul, Kim Sin-hu, Jang Wu-seong
Kim Jun-seok, Koo Bon-chun
Kim Ji-yong
Nam Na-young
Kim Woo-taek, Lee An-na
Department Leadership Roster
Kang Hyoung-chul
Director
Nam Na-young
Editor
Kim Ji-yong
Director of Photography
Lee An-na
Producer
Park Elhen
Production Design
Kwon Yoo-jin
Costume Design
Rim Seung-hee
Costume Design
Koo Bon-chun
Original Music Composer
Kang Hyoung-chul
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Swing Kids.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Swing Kids.
My Collection
All the Films I have on Hard Drives
list13
Periodic import List
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
Top K-Movies
Amazon Prime Video War MOVIE
Auto-generated by Multiple Streaming Service List Maker
Similar Titles to Swing Kids
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.0
7.8
5.0
7.0
6.6
6.0
7.4
6.7
10.0
8.0
6.6
9.0
4.0
6.0
More Like Swing Kids
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Swing Kids
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swing Kids about?
Rebellious Ki-soo from North Korea is mesmerized by tap dance in prison camps. Ki-soo joins as a team member of a dance team named 'Swing Kids'. Yet suddenly, their dreams about dancing in prison camps are put in danger.
Who directed Swing Kids?
Swing Kids was directed by Kang Hyoung-chul.
Who stars in Swing Kids?
The principal cast of Swing Kids includes Doh Kyung-soo, Jared Grimes, Park Hye-su, Oh Jung-se, Kim Min-ho.
When was Swing Kids released and how long is it?
Swing Kids was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Swing Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swing Kids was composed by Kim Jun-seok, Koo Bon-chun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swing Kids?
Swing Kids holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A.