When “Welcome to Dongmakgol” came out in 2005, it was a sensation. Based on the long-running play by Jang Jin, more than eight million South Koreans flocked to the cinemas to see the film, making it the most successful movie of that year. “Welcome to Dongmakgol” didn’t win any awards outside of Korea, but within South Korea, it was definitely a critical success as well.
Dongmakgol is a magical place. Not because of actual magic, but because it is somehow completely removed from the rest of civilization. Citizens have no clue about the ongoing war between North and South Korea, know nothing about guns or any kind of modern technology, and have never before stumbled upon outsiders. However, within the span of a few days, everything changes. First, American navy pilot Neil Smith (played by Steve Taschler) crashes his plane near Dongmakgol. Later, South Korean as well...
Dongmakgol is a magical place. Not because of actual magic, but because it is somehow completely removed from the rest of civilization. Citizens have no clue about the ongoing war between North and South Korea, know nothing about guns or any kind of modern technology, and have never before stumbled upon outsiders. However, within the span of a few days, everything changes. First, American navy pilot Neil Smith (played by Steve Taschler) crashes his plane near Dongmakgol. Later, South Korean as well...
- 4/28/2020
- by Reinier Brands
- AsianMoviePulse
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