The Point Men (2023)

Only 24 hours left to accomplish the mission impossible.

The Point Men (2023) poster

A group of Korean tourists is taken hostage by an extremist Taliban group in Afghanistan. The Korean government dispatches Jae-ho, known as one of Korea's most skilled diplomats, in order to handle the situation. Once he arrives, he asks for the Afghan government's cooperation and uses every means possible to free the hostages. However, his efforts go in vain. Due to his failure, he's forced to work with Dae-sik, a special agent who is an expert on the Middle East. As they begin making their move to get to the Taliban, the first hostage death occurs. With nowhere else to turn, the two become unlikely allies in a race against time to save the rest of the hostages.

Director: Yim Soon-rye
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jeong Hyun-soo
Cinematography: Lee Seung-hun
Editing: Kim Sun-min
Production: Plus M Entertainment, Watermelon Pictures, One Take Film
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: ko

Themes

Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare

Keywords

diplomat, kidnapping, afghanistan, based on true story, taliban, hostage negotiator, negotiation, 2000s, national intelligence service (nis)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Point Men about?
A group of Korean tourists is taken hostage by an extremist Taliban group in Afghanistan. The Korean government dispatches Jae-ho, known as one of Korea's most skilled diplomats, in order to handle the situation. Once he arrives, he asks for the Afghan government's cooperation and uses every means possible to free the hostages. However, his efforts go in vain. Due to his failure, he's forced to work with Dae-sik, a special agent who is an expert on the Middle East. As they begin making their move to get to the Taliban, the first hostage death occurs. With nowhere else to turn, the two become unlikely allies in a race against time to save the rest of the hostages.
Who directed The Point Men?
The Point Men was directed by Yim Soon-rye.
Who stars in The Point Men?
The Point Men stars Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin, Kang Ki-young, Lee Seung-cheol, Jeong Jae-seong, Park Hyoung-soo.
How long is The Point Men?
The Point Men has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Point Men?
The Point Men is a Action, Thriller, Drama film.
How much did The Point Men gross?
The Point Men grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was The Point Men produced?
The Point Men was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of The Point Men?
The themes of The Point Men include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare.