Silmido (2003)

A Forbidden History Now Breaks It Deep Silence.

Silmido (2003) poster

On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.

Director: Kang Woo-suk
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 135 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Han Jae-gweon, Lee Ji-soo, Cho Young-wuk
Cinematography: Kim Sung-bok
Editing: Ko Im-pyo
Production: Hanmac Films, Cinema Service
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Budget: $8M
Original Language: ko

Themes

Prison Riot and Anarchy

Keywords

prison, island, spy, incheon, korean army, inter-korean relations

Trailer

Silmido Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silmido about?
On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.
Who directed Silmido?
Silmido was directed by Kang Woo-suk.
Who stars in Silmido?
Silmido stars Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki, Huh Joon-ho, Jung Jae-young, Im Won-hee, Kang Shin-il.
How long is Silmido?
Silmido has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is Silmido?
Silmido is a Action, Drama film.
What is the budget of Silmido?
Silmido had a budget of $8M.
Where was Silmido produced?
Silmido was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of Silmido?
The themes of Silmido include: Prison Riot and Anarchy.