Joint Security Area
2000, Mystery & thriller/Drama, 1h 47m
24 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Two North Korean soldiers are killed in the border area between North and South Korea, prompting an investigation by a neutral body. Sgt. Lee Soo-hyeok (Lee Byung-hun) is the shooter, but lead investigator Maj. Sophie E. Jean (Lee Young-ae), a Swiss-Korean woman, receives differing accounts from the two sides. Lee claims he fired in self-defense after getting wounded, while a North Korean survivor says it was a premeditated attack -- leaving Jean with her work cut out for her.
Cast & Crew
Lee Young-ae
Maj. Sophie E. Jean
Maj. Sophie E. Jean
Song Kang-ho
Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil
Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil
Kim Tae-woo
Nam Sung-shik
Nam Sung-shik
Shin Ha-kyun
Jeong Woo-jin
Jeong Woo-jin
Park Chan-wook
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Director
Critic Reviews for Joint Security Area
Audience Reviews for Joint Security Area
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Oct 02, 2020At face value, the film's broader themes seem a little simplistic (i.e. "can't we all just get along?") but ultimately they are complicated by each character's ideologies and allegiances. Even if we can get past nationalism and political affiliations to become friendly with others, those differences do not suddenly vanish.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Jun 15, 2012A heartbreaking, poignant anti-war film that works best if you don't look into the plot too much, as to avoid the sometimes awkward plotting.Kevin C Super Reviewer
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Mar 21, 2012Complex drama with an engaging structure. The humanist message is what makes it worth it.Hugo S Super Reviewer
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Aug 30, 2011Kind of hard to believe that this is Park Chan-Wook. While an engaging film, it is a bit overly sentimental in parts. I understand that subject matter dealing with the reunification of a country torn in two would be replete with emotion, but some scenes felt like they were created for a TV movie on Korea's own Lifetime network. None the less, it is still an engaging who done it and an interesting glimpse into the psyche of a nation divided.Reid V Super Reviewer
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