Out to the World (1994)
A satirical allegory of contemporary South Korean politics, the film follows the exploits of two convicts who accidentally escape while being transferred to another prison. Before they can turn themselves back into custody, they meet a female outlaw. She persuades the pair of prisoners to rob a bank in Seoul. When their robbery turns into an embarrassing fiasco, the two decide to flee to the North Korean border.
Director: Yeo Kyun-dong
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: May 26, 1994
Cast
- Moon Sung-keun - Joo-dong
- Lee Kyung-young - Chan-shik
- Shim Hye-jin - Hye-jin
- Yang Hee-kyung - Gas Station Attendant
- Dong Bang-woo - Lieutenant
- Kwon Hae-hyo
- Kim Ae-ra - Old Woman
- Park Gil-su
Screenplay
- Kim Sung-soo (Adaptation)
- Yeo Kyun-dong
Music: Kim Jong-seo
Cinematography: You Yong-kil
Editing: Kim Hyun
Production: Ik Young Films
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Yeo Kyun-dong
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Out to the World about?
- A satirical allegory of contemporary South Korean politics, the film follows the exploits of two convicts who accidentally escape while being transferred to another prison. Before they can turn themselves back into custody, they meet a female outlaw. She persuades the pair of prisoners to rob a bank in Seoul. When their robbery turns into an embarrassing fiasco, the two decide to flee to the North Korean border.
- Who directed Out to the World?
- Out to the World was directed by Yeo Kyun-dong.
- Who stars in Out to the World?
- Out to the World stars Moon Sung-keun, Lee Kyung-young, Shim Hye-jin, Yang Hee-kyung, Dong Bang-woo, Kwon Hae-hyo.
- How long is Out to the World?
- Out to the World has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Out to the World?
- Out to the World is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Out to the World produced?
- Out to the World was produced in South Korea.