Joint Security Area
"Eight shots! The truth is there."
Originally released in 2000. Joint Security Area is a drama/thriller film. directed by Park Chan-wook.
Starring Lee Young-ae, Lee Byung-hun, and Song Kang-ho
Synopsis
Two North Korean soldiers are killed in the border area between North and South Korea, prompting an investigation by a neutral body. The sergeant is the shooter, but the lead investigator, a Swiss-Korean woman, receives differing accounts from the two sides.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (778 votes)
Budget
$12.5M
Production budget
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lee Young-ae
as Maj. Sophie E. Jean
Lee Byung-hun
as Sgt. Lee Soo-hyuk
Song Kang-ho
as Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil
Kim Tae-woo
as Pvt. Nam Sung-shik
Shin Ha-kyun
as Pvt. Jeong Woo-jin
Herbert Ulrich
as Capt. Persson
Christoph Hofrichter
as Maj. Gen. Bruno Botta
Lee Han-wi
as Major Kang
Koh In-bae
as Ri Sun-hye
Lee Dae-yeon
as Sgt. Hwang
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $12,500,000
Production Companies
- CJ Entertainment
- Intz.com
- KTB Network
- Myung Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joint Security Area about?
Two North Korean soldiers are killed in the border area between North and South Korea, prompting an investigation by a neutral body. The sergeant is the shooter, but the lead investigator, a Swiss-...
Who directed Joint Security Area?
Joint Security Area was directed by Park Chan-wook.
How long is Joint Security Area?
Joint Security Area has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Joint Security Area released?
Joint Security Area was released on September 9, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joint Security Area?
The main cast of Joint Security Area includes Lee Young-ae, Lee Byung-hun, Song Kang-ho, Kim Tae-woo, Shin Ha-kyun.
Is Joint Security Area worth watching?
Joint Security Area has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 778 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.