Before the Call (2025)
Jinwoo, a Korean American, returns to Seoul amid an escalating global crisis. Despite being exempt from service, he’s determined to enlist in the military and join the Korean soldiers being sent overseas. Awaiting his deployment day, he spends his time wandering the city’s winding streets, reconnecting with old friends and trying to win the approval of his stern, reserved father. A quiet tension builds as the big day approaches, and Jinwoo begins to question his decision.
Director: James Choi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: October 25, 2025
Cast
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
father son relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Before the Call about?
- Jinwoo, a Korean American, returns to Seoul amid an escalating global crisis. Despite being exempt from service, he’s determined to enlist in the military and join the Korean soldiers being sent overseas. Awaiting his deployment day, he spends his time wandering the city’s winding streets, reconnecting with old friends and trying to win the approval of his stern, reserved father. A quiet tension builds as the big day approaches, and Jinwoo begins to question his decision.
- Who directed Before the Call?
- Before the Call was directed by James Choi.
- Who stars in Before the Call?
- Before the Call stars Andy Koh, Kang So-yi, Ha Seong-guk, Oh Kwang-rok.
- How long is Before the Call?
- Before the Call has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Before the Call?
- Before the Call is a Drama film.
- Where was Before the Call produced?
- Before the Call was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of Before the Call?
- The themes of Before the Call include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.