# Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005)

> Opposing Korean War soldiers find fragile fellowship in an isolated village untouched by the conflict that surrounds it.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8915

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
- Director: Bae Jong
- Cast: Jung Jae-young, Shin Ha-kyun, Kang Hye-jung, Steve Taschler, Im Ha-ryong, Seo Jae-kyeong, Ryu Deok-hwan, Jung Jae-jin
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475783/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: witty, warm, bittersweet, korean cinema night, anti-war film marathon

## Synopsis

In a time of conflict, unexpected friendships blossom in a village untouched by war.

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