# Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004)

> A Korean War epic follows a devoted elder brother whose desperate mission to save his sibling is consumed by battlefield brutality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6619

## Facts

- Runtime: 148 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
- Director: Kang Je-kyu, Kang Je-gyu
- Cast: Jang Dong-gun, Won Bin, Lee Eun-ju, Gong Hyung-jin, Lee Young-ran, Jang Min-ho, Jo Yoon-hee, Ahn Kil-kang
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386064/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, visceral, mournful, historical cinema night, serious movie night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of sacrifice and brotherhood amidst the chaos of war.

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