Once Upon a Time in Seoul movie poster

Once Upon a Time in Seoul

November 6, 2008 1h 38m 5.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Once Upon a Time in Seoul is a drama film. directed by Bae Hyeong-jun.

Starring Lee Wan, Song Chang-eui, and Greena Park

Synopsis

1953, the Korean war has ended, but the fight for survival has just begun. Two 18 year old boys, Tae-ho and Jong-du, live in a camp for orphaned boys, which is more of a concentration camp where everyone suffers from hunger, inhumane treatment and unbearable work conditions. But these two have a dream of a better tomorrow. Tae-ho is the one with wits and brains and Jong-du is the tough street fighter. Together they scheme to steal US Army supplies and recruit other boys to grow their business. But when they start to take business away from the local gangsters, their fight fur survival turns into a war…

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 6, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
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User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • Myung Films
  • MK Pictures
  • Rascal Entertainment
  • OCN
  • KD Media
  • Pancinema
  • Ryozanpaku Entertainment
  • Korean Film Council
  • Tube Entertainment

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once Upon a Time in Seoul about?

1953, the Korean war has ended, but the fight for survival has just begun. Two 18 year old boys, Tae-ho and Jong-du, live in a camp for orphaned boys, which is more of a concentration camp where ev...

Who directed Once Upon a Time in Seoul?

Once Upon a Time in Seoul was directed by Bae Hyeong-jun.

How long is Once Upon a Time in Seoul?

Once Upon a Time in Seoul has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Once Upon a Time in Seoul released?

Once Upon a Time in Seoul was released on November 6, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time in Seoul?

The main cast of Once Upon a Time in Seoul includes Lee Wan, Song Chang-eui, Greena Park, Lee Ki-young, An Kil-kang.