movie poster for WELCOME TO DONGMAKGOL

Flicks ID

14103

Cert

15

Running time

133 mins

Language

Format

DVD

WELCOME TO DONGMAKGOL (2005)

KWANG-HYUN PARK

Plot

A huge hit in its native South Korea this witty pacifist movie takes place during the Korean Civil War with two opposing units of soldiers simultaneously stumbling on a remote and pastorally idyllic village where news of the hostilities has yet to arrive. Together the two groups see past their differences and discover their shared humanity. Light on politics, strong on fraternal bonding it's a genial mix of sentiment, laughs and action.