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Silmido

182h 15m2003Kang Woo-suk
IMDb: 7.0/10
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"A Forbidden History Now Breaks It Deep Silence."

On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.

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PrisonIslandSpyIncheonKorean ArmyInter-korean Relations

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What is Silmido (2003) about?

On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.

Who stars in Silmido?

Silmido stars Sul Kyung-gu (Kang In-chan), Ahn Sung-ki (Jae-hyun), Huh Joon-ho (Sergeant Jo), Jung Jae-young (Sang-pil), Im Won-hee (Won-hee). The film was directed by Kang Woo-suk.

How long is Silmido?

Silmido has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated 18.

Is Silmido worth watching?

Silmido holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Action, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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