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Escape

2024-07-03 · 96 min · ★ 7.3

Action · Drama · Thriller

After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.

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Directors
Lee Jong-pil
Production companies
The LAMP, Plus M Entertainment
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,606,856
Revenue
USD 13,368,094

Top Cast

Lee Je-hoonLee Je-hoonLim Kyu-nam
Koo Kyo-hwanKoo Kyo-hwanLee Hyun-sang
Hong Xa-binHong Xa-binKim Dong-hyuk
Seo Hyun-wooSeo Hyun-wooMajor Cha
Lee Sung-wookLee Sung-wookLieutenant Hong
Yoo Tae-jooYoo Tae-jooCaptain Ryu
Jung Jun-wonJung Jun-wonSecond Lieutenant Park
Jang Young-namJang Young-namDong-hyuk's Mother
Song KangSong KangMin Sun-woo
EsomEsomNomad Leader
Lee Ho-jungLee Ho-jungGirl with Rifle
Shin Hyun-jiShin Hyun-jiSang-gu's Sister
Lee Ho-cheolLee Ho-cheolDrunken General
Kim Sang-heunKim Sang-heunOfficer Jung
Park Yoon-heePark Yoon-heeDirector of the General Political Department
Woo Jeong-wonWoo Jeong-wonDirector's Wife
Cha Soon-baeCha Soon-baeDivision Commander
Song Yo-sepSong Yo-sepBattalion Commander
Jin Yong-ukJin Yong-ukCompany Commander
Jang Yo-hoonJang Yo-hoonSquad 1

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