Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 8m 45s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (5s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:35] Brief suggestive dialogue
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (8m 30s)
  • 🔴 90/100 [00:30:15 - 00:32:45] Intense gunfight with visible blood and injuries
  • 🔴 85/100 [01:15:20 - 01:18:50] Graphic depiction of a shooting with emotional impact
  • 🔴 75/100 [01:45:00 - 01:47:30] Violent confrontation with physical altercation
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:20:10 - 00:20:15] Use of mild profanity
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:00:25 - 01:00:30] Strong language in a tense scene
Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA
Year: 2000
Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 58
Votes: 26518
Director: Chan-wook Park
Stars: Lee Yeong-ae, Lee Byung-Hun, Kang-ho Song, Kim Tae-Woo
Overview: After a shooting incident at the North/South Korean border/DMZ leaves 2 North Korean soldiers dead, a neutral Swiss/Swedish team investigates, what actually happened.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA' (2000)?
A: 'Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA' (Joint Security Area) is a South Korean thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook. The movie revolves around an investigation into a shooting incident at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that leaves two North Korean soldiers dead and one South Korean soldier wounded. The story unfolds through flashbacks and testimonies, revealing the complex relationships and hidden friendships between soldiers from both sides of the border.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA'?
A: The film stars Lee Yeong-ae as Major Sophie E. Jean, the Swiss Army investigator assigned to the case; Lee Byung-Hun as Sergeant Lee Soo-hyeok, a South Korean soldier; Kang-ho Song as Sergeant Oh Kyeong-pil, a North Korean soldier; and Kim Tae-Woo as Nam Sung-shik, another South Korean soldier involved in the incident.
Q: What themes are explored in 'Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA'?
A: The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the absurdity of political divisions. It delves into the human connections that transcend ideological boundaries, as well as the tragic consequences of the Korean conflict on individual lives.
Q: Is 'Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA' based on a true story?
A: No, 'Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA' is not based on a true story. However, it is inspired by the real-life tensions and incidents that occur at the Korean DMZ, making the narrative feel grounded in reality.
Q: What awards did 'Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA' win?
A: The film was a critical and commercial success, winning several awards, including the Grand Bell Award for Best Film and the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Director. It also helped establish Park Chan-wook as a prominent filmmaker in South Korea.