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Korean war drama. In the midst of the Korean War, following the landing of US forces at Incheon, a small troop of Communist soldiers is ambushed and massacred by a military unit from the South. Three survivors of the attack manage to escape and flee north where they meet a crazy young woman, Yeo-il, who leads them to a tiny and remote village called Dongmakgol. However, the village is also a temporary refuge to several other visitors - two Southern soldiers, plus a US Navy pilot whose plane has crash-landed nearby. In no time at all the civil conflict is brought to the peaceful village in the form of a futile standoff that ends with the village's food store being destroyed. A temporary truce is called as the opposing forces reluctantly agree to work together to rebuild and restock the store. But as the soldiers begin to settle into the daily life of the village, their peaceful idyll comes under threat from the most unexpected quarters.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Korean ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Featurette, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: At the height of the Korean War, the remote community of Dongmakgol remains sheltered from the brutal conflict raging in its midst. But when two deserters from the South arrive at the same time that a naïve girl leads a small Northern unit to the village, a terrible conflict looks set to shatter its peaceful existence. Yet Dongmakgol is an almost magical place. A haven where the beauty of nature and the simplicity of life encourage the warring visitors to set aside their differences and join together in a desperate bid to defend the innocence of its people. Starring Hye-Jeong Kang (Old-Boy), Welcome to Dongmakgol is a beautifully shot war epic. Set to a sweeping score, it is both moving and uplifting, providing a cinematic experience guaranteed to live long in your memory ...Battle Ground 625 ( Welcome to Dongmakgol )
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This is a re-packaging of Welcome to Dongmakgol, presumably to try to mis-sell it as a war film, which it is and it isn't. You're probably looking for another Korean war epic, as was I. Cheap enough to take a punt right? Well, go for it! This is a unique comedy melodrama with a few bits of decent action to drive the narrative. Doesn't sound promising does it? But this film is just wonderful! Unique, funny, intelligent, compelling! Everthing that most Hollywood films aren't. JUST BUY IT!
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Tommy D
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Format:DVD
I am a great fan of Korean Cinema or more accurately South Korean Cinema, I was about to buy this on the strength of what has gone before when I decided to read the very short synopsis. Luckily I did as this is re package of Welcome to Dongmakgol Welcome to Dongmakgol [DVD](probably spelt that wrong). Which I alreday own and actually really like, it is a Korean take on the story told in The Last Valley The Last Valley [1970] [DVD]one of Michael Caines great little films set in Medieval Europe and also worth a look. This too is a great film, well acted and extremely beutifully shot. It is both warm and human and one of those where you get more from it on a subsequent viewing.There is even a smattering of humour, in subtitles with some English, this is a must see for all fans of foreign war cinema.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Empe
Format:DVD
A lost valley during Korean war. Six tired men, not warriors, from 3 different armies: North Korea, South Korea and a USAAF' shotdowned pilot. A bunch of "forgotten" paesants, a little mad girl. A pause in the war. Before the abrupt return to the "normality", with the final sacrifice. Do You want to see and "atypical" warmovie ? Don't lose it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC
Must buy for any fan of Foreign War movies - amazing plot.
just buy it because it is a gripping story full of emotion, drama and also a bit of violence.
just buy it because it is a gripping story full of emotion, drama and also a bit of violence.
Published 19 months ago by hjacko
2.0 out of 5 stars
Well-meaning but misguided anti-war film
Battle Ground 625, or whatever title it goes by, is definitely a well-meaning anti-war movie aiming at some sort of conciliatory message between North and South Korea. Read more
Published on 5 April 2011 by Nikaki
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battleground 625
unusual war story and on a topic not covered often from the koreans (north and south) side. like most oriental films the acting is childlike but there is enough of a story to keep... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2011 by Mr. Anthony D. Bateman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good movie
Very nice movie and quite moving, too. The clash between two worlds, those at war and those in peace, is very well made. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2010 by O. Ribert
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