Escape from Mogadishu
모가디슈
“A city in revolt, we must escape.”
Synopsis
Diplomats from the North and South Korean embassies in Somalia attempt a daring joint escape from Mogadishu when the outbreak of civil war leaves them stranded.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-11
Top Cast
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Kim Yoon-seok
Ambassador Han Shin-sung
Zo In-sung
Councilor Kang Dae-jin
Huh Joon-ho
Ambassador Rim Yong-soo
Kim So-jin
Kim Myeong-hee
Jeong Man-sik
Secretary Gong Soo-cheol
Koo Kyo-hwan
Inspector General Tae Joon-gi
Park Myung-shin
Bae Yeong-sook
Kim Jae-hwa
Clerk Jo Soo-jin
Park Kyung-hye
Clerk Park Ji-eun
Han Chul-woo
Secretary Chae Kang-sik
Joo Bo-bi
Baek Hwa-si
Ahn Se-ho
Secretary Jang Ri-cheol
Lee Jin-hee
Won Mi-sook
Choi Kyeong-hoon
Secretary Ryang Hyeong-gon
Lee Hwa-jung
Jang Yoon-hwa
Jung Byoung-du
Military Officer Ri Cheol-jin
Lee Na-yeon
Chae Min-seo
Kim Dong-hwa
Ryang Hyo-min
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryoo Seung-wan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Ki-cheol, Ryoo Seung-wan
- Original Score
- Bang Jun-seok
- Original Title
- 모가디슈
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean, Somali
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.9M
- Production Studios
- Filmmaker R&K, Dexter Studios, filmK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryoo Seung-wan
Lee Ki-cheol, Ryoo Seung-wan
Bang Jun-seok
Choi Young-hwan
Lee Kang-hee
Cho Sung-min, Kim Dong-sik, Kim Yong-hwa, Kee Won-gyu, Kang Hye-jung
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Ki-cheol
Writer
Bang Jun-seok
Original Music Composer
Kim Bo-mook
Production Design
Kim Dong-sik
Producer
Lee Kang-hee
Editor
Chae Kyung-hwa
Costume Design
Ryoo Seung-wan
Writer
Jay Seung Jaegal
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ryoo Seung-wan
Director
Choi Young-hwan
Director of Photography
Jang Hye-jin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Mogadishu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape from Mogadishu about?
Diplomats from the North and South Korean embassies in Somalia attempt a daring joint escape from Mogadishu when the outbreak of civil war leaves them stranded.
Who directed Escape from Mogadishu?
Escape from Mogadishu was directed by Ryoo Seung-wan.
Who stars in Escape from Mogadishu?
The principal cast of Escape from Mogadishu includes Kim Yoon-seok, Zo In-sung, Huh Joon-ho, Kim So-jin, Jeong Man-sik.
When was Escape from Mogadishu released and how long is it?
Escape from Mogadishu was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
How much did Escape from Mogadishu make at the box office?
Escape from Mogadishu grossed $29.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from Mogadishu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from Mogadishu was composed by Bang Jun-seok.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from Mogadishu?
Escape from Mogadishu holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).