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Escape from Mogadishu
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Escape from Mogadishu

2021-07-28 · 121 min · ★ 7.1

Action · Thriller · Drama

Diplomats from the North and South Korean embassies in Somalia attempt a daring joint escape from Mogadishu when the outbreak of civil war leaves them stranded.

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Directors
Ryoo Seung-wan
Production companies
Filmmaker R&K, Dexter Studios, filmK
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 29,855,981

Top Cast

Kim Yoon-seokKim Yoon-seokAmbassador Han Shin-sung
Zo In-sungZo In-sungCouncilor Kang Dae-jin
Huh Joon-hoHuh Joon-hoAmbassador Rim Yong-soo
Kim So-jinKim So-jinKim Myeong-hee
Jeong Man-sikJeong Man-sikSecretary Gong Soo-cheol
Koo Kyo-hwanKoo Kyo-hwanInspector General Tae Joon-gi
Park Myung-shinPark Myung-shinBae Yeong-sook
Kim Jae-hwaKim Jae-hwaClerk Jo Soo-jin
Park Kyung-hyePark Kyung-hyeClerk Park Ji-eun
Han Chul-wooHan Chul-wooSecretary Chae Kang-sik
Joo Bo-biJoo Bo-biBaek Hwa-si
Ahn Se-hoAhn Se-hoSecretary Jang Ri-cheol
Lee Jin-heeLee Jin-heeWon Mi-sook
Choi Kyeong-hoonSecretary Ryang Hyeong-gon
Lee Hwa-jungLee Hwa-jungJang Yoon-hwa
Jung Byoung-duMilitary Officer Ri Cheol-jin
Lee Na-yeonChae Min-seo
Kim Dong-hwaKim Dong-hwaRyang Hyo-min
Jang Ji-hooRim Ji-hoo
Yu Yeon-seokYu Yeon-seokJang Han-joon

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