The Front Line

2h 13m 7.2/10

Overview

In 1951 ceasefire is declared, but two remaining armies fought their final battle on the front line Towards the end of the Korean War, a South Korean battalion is fiercely battling over a hill on the front line border against the North in order to capture a strategic point that would determine the new border between two nations. The ownership of this small patch of land would swap multiple times each day. Kang is dispatched to the front line in order to investigate the tacit case that’s been happening there.

Director

Jang Hoon

Top Billed Cast

Ryu Seung-su

Oh Gi-yeong

Go Soo

Kim Soo-hyeok

Lee Je-hoon

Shin Il-young

David Lee

Nam Seong-sik

Ko Chang-seok

Yang Hyo-sam

Shin Ha-kyun

Kang Eun-pyo

Reviews

deepkino

9/15/2025

7/10

This is an excellent war film that avoids taking sides, instead using the South Korean viewpoint to explore the Korean War. It's a high-quality production in every sense: the cinematography, storytelling, and acting are all top-notch. Ultimately, the film is built around a central, powerful question: "Why are we fighting?"