71: Into the Fire
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- Movie: 71: Into the Fire
- Romaji: Pohwa Sokeuro
- Hangul: 포화속으로 / 포화 속으로
- Director: John H. Lee
- Writer: John H. Lee, Lee Man-Hee, Kim Dong-Woo
- Producer: Jung Tae-Won, Choi Myung-Ki, Kim Jong-Hyun
- Cinematographer: Choi Chan-Min
- Release Date: June 16, 2010
- Runtime: 120 min.
- Production Company: Taewon Entertainment
- Distributor: CJ Entertainment
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Plot
"Into the Gunfire" is based on the true story of 71 students who fight hundreds of North Korean soldiers in front of a middle school on June 25, 1950 during the Korean War. Kap-Jo (Kwon Sang-Woo) was formerly a student who was convicted of murder. While serving his sentence he volunteers to fight as a soldier ...
Notes
- Early working title for the film was "71".
- Yu Seung-Ho & Kim Beom were originally cast in the lead roles, but with Taewon Entertainment taking over production a decision was made to cast Kwon Sang-Woo & T.O.P instead.
- "Into the Gunfire" is based on the real story of 71 students who fought hundreds of North Korean soldiers in front of Pohang girls’ middle school during the Korean War. The area was critical point for safeguarding the Nakdong River frontier. A letter was found from one of the 71 deceased soldiers which inspired the movie.
- Estimated budget is 12 billion Won (10.4 million USD).
- Filming began December 1st, 2009 and finished April 13, 2010. The last scene filmed took place in a field of reeds on Hwang Mae mountain in Hopcheon, Gyeongnam, South Korea.
Cast
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| Cha Seung-Won | Kwon Sang-Woo | T.O.P | Kim Seung-Woo |
| Park Mu-Rang | Ku Kap-Jo | Oh Jung-Bum | Kang Suk-Dae |
Additonal Cast Members:
- Park Jin-Hee - Hwa-Ran
- Kim Hye-Seong - Yong-Man (student soldier)
- Moon Jae-Won - Yong-Bae (student soldier)
- Shin Hyeon-Tak - Dal-Young (student soldier)
- Yun Seung-Hun - Chang-Woo (student soldier)
- Tak Teu-In - Wang-Pyo (student soldier)
- Ki Se-Hyung - student soldier
- Shin Kyung-Sun - student soldier
- Kim Dong-Yoon - student soldier
- Kim Sung-Ryeong - Jung-Bum's mother
- David McInnis - Sergeant Jones
- Kim Han - Kang Suk-Dae
- Jin Yong-Ok - police
- Jung Seung-Won - North Korean boy soldier
- Choi Min - North Korean Military Officer
- Jo Won-Hee - Commander
- Kim Sang-Ho - North Korean soldier
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Film Festivals
- 2010 (30th) Hawaii International Film Festival - October 14-24 - Closing Film *Hawaii Premiere
- 2010 (5th) The London Korean Film Festival - November 5-23
Awards
- Korean Wave Popularity Award (T.O.P) - 2010 (47th) Daejong Film Awards - October 29
- Best New Actor (T.O.P) - 2010 (31th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 26
- Most Popular Stars (T.O.P) - 2010 (31th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 26
- Best New Actor (T.O.P) - 2011 (47th) PaekSang Arts Awards - May 26, 2011
- Most Popular Actor (T.O.P) - 2011 (47th) PaekSang Arts Awards - May 26, 2011
Mandango Says:
Mar 10 2012 3:36 am
I've got to admit that when I first stumbled on this film I might've just not given it a second thought until I saw that T.O.P was in it. However, the more I watched, the less that seemed to matter. The performances put out by everybody (not just lead characters) are truly hearbreaking and inspirational. This is the film that caused me to go on to learn more about the Korean War which, as a British citizen, I had never known a great deal about beforehand.
The way this film is made really portrays how tough and gritty the war must have been, and doesn't use too many 'cool' camera angles and special effects to make it seem like an enormous war epic. If anything, the film goes out of its way to appear dark and make the battle scenes as frantic and confusing for the viewer as possible. I was sad to see every character's death, which is no small feat, considering I can watch lead characters die in Hollywood flicks all the time unphased. The climactic battle scene had me on the edge of my seat, hoping that SK forces would get there in time to save the students, or that maybe the students would come up with some way to win. Bear in mind I had limited prior knowledge of the war itself let alone this battle, so in hindsight it was silly of me to expect anything less that for everybody to have died. Regardless, the film really moved me, and the performances put out were top draw! I'd like to see T.O.P act more, I think he has a real knack for it. He managed to sell his role based on his acting rather than the "OHMYGOSH IT'S T.O.P" factor.
The film also managed to show that there was a human side to both of the Koreas in parts, which makes a welcome change to the "AMERICA! FUCK YEAH!" films that saturate the Western market for war films (that's not to say these kinds of films don't exist here, but it is definitely hard to find them).
To sum up the film really surprised me. It made me feel fear, worry and sadness along with the characters due to how human and gritty it was, but it was well made enough to make me feel like it was an epic in a way too. I just hope the fact that one of the leading figures of the "hallyu wave" being part of it can introduce the brilliance of this film to more people around the world, much like it did to me. I'm sure anybody who goes in just as a fan of T.O.P will come out a fan of the film instead.
I'd also like to add (not that I have any power over it) that I sincerely hope that all of the troubles on the Korean peninsula now do not escalate and cause a repeat of this. Let films like this serve as a warning not to Korea, but to the rest of the world how costly these wars can become.
Luki Says:
Feb 19 2012 7:05 am
I think this movie is quite a disapointment to me..
The actions are not really realistic, and too predictable...
i dunno, it doesn't actually cut it for me...
MAIA Says:
Jan 09 2012 12:47 pm
This movie was amazing! The story line was fantastic as well a the actors :) I want to see more movies from T.O.P :)
Cinefreak Says:
Dec 22 2011 5:48 am
Fantastic movie! I really enjoy war movies even if they're not from Hollywood. I also saw the Brotherhood of War (Tae Guk Gi) which is also a South Korean movie, and enjoyed it very much. I've been looking out for Asian movies ever since and turned into an Asian movie freak. It is kind of hard to get a hold of Asian movies here in Holland, but keep them coming anyway.
Akiko Says:
Dec 04 2011 4:58 am
It is kind of sad to see how many people only want to see this because of T.O.P.. and not because of the significance of the story being told.. or how after watching this any person that breathes would feel so many things... shock.. pain, heart wrenching sadness and dismay.. never in my life of watching films (war related ones included) have I been so deeply affected.. The tears came not 13 minutes into the film.. As far as acting, T.O.P was in the constant shadow of Kwon Sang Woo, Kwon Sang Woo may be known as a pretty boy model with the famous muscle photo that seems viral on the web... but he's an amazing actor who puts a lot of feeling into his performance (his nickname isn't "Mr. Tears" for nothing).. also to people saying negative things without even having seen the film.. are you serious? o_O
Prepare yourself.. if you're some bouncy happy little fan-girl that draws little chibi pictures of T.O.P and BigBang.. don't watch this film.. it'll rip your lace boarded pink heart out and shove it down your throat.. it's the most heart breaking, eye-burning thing I've ever seen.. I know at least during 80% of this film, I had stopped breathing and could only clinch my jaw to make it through many of the scenes..
The saddest part... good luck finding any information about those 71 untrained student soldiers that held off thousands of invading North Koreans for 11 hours.. good luck trying to deal with the unanswered questions... and never forget.. to this day nothing has been signed to end the War.. it's not over.. all there is now is a sort of mutual cease fire.. South Korea is STILL under constant threat from the North.
ching Says:
Nov 30 2011 3:54 am
excellent movie!! very nice!! the characters did very, very well.. (hands up!) T.O.P is a very good and handsome actor! i like him soooo much!!
iimman Says:
Nov 07 2011 9:13 am
Another best movie starring Kwon Sang Woo. I just wondered why is the main role is TOP? I like his act though.
johanna Says:
Nov 05 2011 8:56 am
can I have some link to the movie in English sub please!!
akutab Says:
Oct 26 2011 11:44 pm
Just finish watched this superb & brilliant movie... (T_T)
Main reason I wanna watch this movie is b'coz of TOP, but after I saw the whole cast of this movie (poster) I'm pretty sure this IS good.
hantabi Says:
Sep 12 2011 1:05 am
the end of the movie is so sad :'(
but it's the greatest movie :)
gingerbell Says:
Aug 27 2011 12:18 pm
Awesome movie, great detailed in the story!
T.O.P was great here and also sang woo!
More movies to come T.O.P!
phoo pyae Says:
Aug 11 2011 10:40 am
Great movie! I like north korea major n T.O.P
inat Says:
Jul 13 2011 4:35 pm
Great movie! Sad and beautiful story. Thank you for sharing this true story with the world.
Very talented cast.
Bowei Says:
Apr 08 2011 6:26 pm
Great movie period. theres absolutely nothing to add to that sentence. just go and watch it. usually when i watch....european/white people americana movies. i can't sit still for 2 hours. i just can't. i'd pause, do something and watch later. the thing with asian movies is that even though the budget is significanlty smaller. they know how to use it well. and look at this. masterpiece. RECOMMENDATIONS:TAE GUK KI, City of life and death:naking nanking, welcome to dongmakgol. check them out also. all are masterpieaces that are unknowwn to the world
krizia_1107 Says:
Apr 06 2011 4:54 am
I hope this movie was in cinema here in Philippines..:(
The movie is really awesome. the casts portrayed their characters very well.
Allow me to mention TOP, he really did play well the character of OH JUNG BOM. whenever i look into his eyes while watching movie, i can feel the pain and confusion of OH JUNG BOM..
the extras (soldiers) also did a promising job~♥
Honestly speaking, i agree with the decision of Taewon Ent. of changing cast .Even those two are also promising actors , i think they are not suitable for the characters of Ku Kap-jo and Oh Jung-bom.... my opinion is not clouded by BIAS (TOP)!
To all the people behind the the creation of this movie, GREAT JOB! FIGHTING!!♥
"There's a lot of people who sacrificed their lives (in all countries ) in the past just for us to experience the freedom and peace that we have now. Let us not forget those people even though we don't know their names. They sacrificed themselves for the future generations-for us. We should not forget that!"
"For me, those unknown heroes are much GREAT than those known !"
bhang meobum Says:
Apr 03 2011 7:50 pm
like most other asiam film too sentimental
maznkori Says:
Mar 02 2011 6:53 pm
i,m verey verey like korean drama and film
specal the great and my superstar (Kwon Sang-Woo )i,m verey liked he is a legend in korean cinama
and he is best in drama s and he is verey comedy an romanse
the 71 in o fire is best film i see in my live ........
sennazuki Says:
Jan 14 2011 11:14 am
this is such a great movie! TOP acting was so natural
i cried when he died :'(
Jenni Kim Says:
Dec 21 2010 3:48 am
Damn, this looks really good!!!
I'm mad at myself for not paying attention to Hawaii International Film Festival movie line up. I could've gone and seen this movie in a theatre instead of having to find this movie online. Ugh! >:T
DreamSpinner Says:
Dec 18 2010 5:01 am
Excellent casting. Excellent movie. It can easily beat "Saving Private Ryan". Congratulations to South Korea.
mark Says:
Dec 03 2010 11:14 pm
all my fingers are up for this great movie.awesome movie sa lhat ng mga pilipino panuurin nyo to astig!!!
mark Says:
Dec 03 2010 11:09 pm
great movie kick ass!!i watch this movie 3 times and still great...i raise my hands to the air..cholo of stairway to heaven t.o.p astig all of characters .the scene was great kick ass mothefucker ...great movie !!!!!
parkhyunhee05 Says:
Nov 13 2010 1:26 am
the movie was great... they portrayed their roles well... ^_^..
and I'm so happy to see T.O.P there... <3...
to those who haven't watch this move.. go watch it !!!...
A MUST SEE FILM !!...
mikeru Says:
Oct 27 2010 7:08 pm
I like the way TOP portrayed his role. Kwon Sang Woo is awesome too. It isn't just any regular war movie that you watch. Cinematography is good & watching the film gives me a sense of connection to the emotion & ambiance of the setting being conveyed. This made me want to join the army (LOL), as a military nurse though. Kudos to the cast & crew for such a great movie.
Emmanuel(Filipino) Says:
Oct 25 2010 7:37 am
when i watch the movie it was so amazing
jangy Says:
Oct 25 2010 7:08 am
i didnt expect to like it as much as i did but i really really really liked it!
i was exhausted after watching. and i mean that as a compliment.
arbit3r Says:
Oct 24 2010 3:25 pm
F.cking awesome movie! Definately watch!
(you gets a mangasm)
ian filipino Says:
Oct 19 2010 8:56 pm
one of the best war movies i've seen ....so great that it mae me cry a lot of times sang woo an top did it so well in the movie ...i know that this will be recognized worlwide given the chance to be shown internationally..the story was so goo same as the musical scoring...i guess alot has to be sai yet i am left with too much wordds ...too much to mention..hmmp fighting!!!
Cindy Says:
Oct 18 2010 5:15 pm
Omg! I'm watching this right now (: So far so good .
I'm so happy that i get to see TOP in another movie :]
Love You, TOP <3 Oppa
Support TOP, For Life <3 TOP Fighting! As Well as Big Bang Fighting!
Judith Says:
Oct 12 2010 6:14 pm
I loved this movie
now time to do a movie report so i can get extra credit in my Korean class hehehe
tmngmry Says:
Oct 01 2010 11:10 pm
I just finished watching this movie....it was amazing.
Everything was great, the scenery, actors, storyline..
and it really makes me more curious about the history of Korea, especially with the Korean War.
Overall, this movie was great, wish I could download it (w/subs) to put on my phone.
Better than any other war movies I've ever seen.
syd Says:
Sep 21 2010 7:12 pm
i really liked this movie!!!
it was amazing...
the actors were really well suited to their roles, and it was filmed incredibly well....
DEFINITELY WATCH IT
into the fire Says:
Sep 05 2010 7:49 am
just finished watching it ^^
and cried so hard, the ending hit hard
A big applause to the director. great choice of music and scenery.
guerrilla tactic was constructed so well to create suspense in the audience!
actors did a great job in fulfilling themes of friendship, companionship and ultimate sense of belonging
Reflects greatly of the cold war and the setting, props were to its best
money has NOT gone to waste! big congratuariy note to all members involved and great thanks to the director to create such a movie that spreads
culture, memory and history
suhasokd Says:
Aug 01 2010 7:41 pm
@setnaffa
There were a lot more highschool students all over Korea at the time this happened, this event at PoHong just happened to have a little more details and indepth background about what actually happened so the director could accurately make the movie as similar as possible, but other than that, many highschool students had to face what the 71 did.
Ejaculation Says:
Jul 25 2010 12:00 pm
TOP & Kwon Sang Woo are the best !!! ^.^
LoveTempo Says:
Jul 19 2010 9:19 am
Great Movie, Perfect Actor ^^
i love all actor in this movie ^^
LoveTempo Says:
Jul 19 2010 8:36 am
HOPE THIS MOVIE RELEASE IN INDONESIA!!!! I REALLY WAITING IT ALREADY FROM DECEMBER 2009!!! can u imagine what i feel? im so impatient! TwT
Hope if isn't in Cinema, i hope i can buy the Original CD!!!! Please, SELL THE CD IN INDONESIA!!!
LoveTempo Says:
Jul 19 2010 8:35 am
HOPE THIS MOVIE RELEASE IN INDONESIA!!!! OW SHIT, I REALLY WAITING IT ALREADY FROM DECEMBER 2009!!! can u imagine what i feel? im so impatient! TwT
Hope if isn't in Cinema, i hope i can buy the Original CD!!!! Please, SELL THE CD IN INDONESIA!!!
ronnie Says:
Jul 18 2010 12:28 pm
i wish kim bum was still in this movie too. :( oh well, it still looks really good, i hope it doesn't just show in the 6 cities they said it would in the United States. i wanna see it too, and i can't fly to New York just for this, as much as i'd like to.
haolee Says:
Jul 08 2010 11:47 pm
it 's not so good !
Camille Says:
Jul 07 2010 4:11 pm
Yahhhh daebak! Seriously Kwon Sang Woo is one of my favorite actors in the k scene! & omgaaahh! TOP! Bet this movie was amazing! I seriously wanna watch it! YEAH YEAH YEAH!
Latoya Says:
Jul 01 2010 1:33 am
I am a big fan of T.O.P! I really hope that this movie is released in the U.S. because I would love to learn about this war. History is the foundation for the future, you live and you learn. Based on the trailer, this movie looks like it's going to be awesome. Can't wait to see it!
J.Albright Says:
Jun 17 2010 3:31 am
I currently Work at PoHang girls High school, where this battle occurred, I would really like to see this film, because although I am aware of what happened, I have been unable to find out much information.
Tim Says:
Jun 16 2010 6:13 pm
Wow! I hope we get to see this film in the USA. My uncle Eldon served in the US Airforce in Korea and was shot down an captured. He survived but would never talk about his experience. I really hope we can see this.
Butterina Says:
Jun 09 2010 9:40 pm
@veejay "Yu Seung-Ho & Kim Beom were originally cast in the lead roles, but with Taewon Entertainment taking over production a decision was made to cast Kwon Sang-Woo & T.O.P instead. "
veejay Says:
Jun 09 2010 9:18 pm
i thought kim bum and yoo seung ho were part of the movie where are they?
summer Says:
Jun 03 2010 3:02 am
I like how TOP's name is in the middle of each poster! I know TOP did well in this movie, I hope he makes more movies and dramas :)
Jewels Says:
May 27 2010 11:57 pm
The movie made me realize how very brutal and intensely chaotic war is. It left me shaking even more upon reflecting on how war has become more effective in killing masses of people. According to Director Lee, it was his goal to show the chaos and the sense of duty over personal rights/safety and he achieved it. It's very timely that I would have the privilege of watching this movie as we remember our fallen soldiers this weekend.
yps Says:
May 25 2010 12:24 pm
omo! top n kwon sang woo! great combination! can't wait for the movie!!! miss top n bigbang members already...^_~
hannie Says:
May 22 2010 7:20 am
omg!!! My big boy tabi.....i can't w8. I know that top will do a good job.
setnaffa Says:
May 06 2010 11:44 am
I can't find the history details online; but it looks like these students actually saved the Pusan Perimeter from collapsing! In August of 1950, the issue was still in doubt. The brave students sacrificed their young lives so their country could live. The delay they caused the Communist forces allowed the rest of the army to react successfully to the attack and makea strong defense.
The 71 names ought to be memorized by every student in South Korea!!
There ought to be a park with statues and a chapel. Their photos should be at Cheonan with the other patriots. Schools around the country shouls be named after them.
It's about time these heroes were remembered! And this film should inspire all Koreans to remember with filial love to defend their country and not quarrel over small things.
Yumi Says:
May 01 2010 7:28 am
TOP & Kwon Sang Woo are the best !!! ^.^
GZYB Says:
Apr 23 2010 1:35 am
This movie is good and worth to looking forward to seeing. :)
ara Says:
Apr 04 2010 9:34 pm
waooo¡¡ kwon sang woo... i cant wait for this movie :D
rovyliza Says:
Mar 29 2010 9:32 pm
its good,,,,,, of course sang woo kwon was there,,,.
ena Says:
Mar 20 2010 7:12 pm
omg i'm soooo excited!!!!!! i can't wait!!!! i hope TOP does a good job no wait i know he's gonna do a great job!!! os excited!!TOP FIGHTING!!
Justteeka Says:
Mar 08 2010 2:46 am
Cha Seung Won....yippieee!!!!
Hiyu Says:
Feb 19 2010 2:58 am
wow...i'm looking forward for this movie bcos there r TOP....Like 2 see him acting so natural..hehehe
evilive Says:
Jan 05 2010 4:50 pm
soooooo no kim beom. T_T T_T
top ist a top top Says:
Dec 30 2009 5:36 am
why is top in there? and why kwon sang woo?
it will be... -.- not good.
syahirah Says:
Dec 29 2009 8:58 am
feel so excited when knew that TOP is 1 of the main cast..
cannot wait to see him...
=)
T.O.P Says:
Nov 11 2009 4:31 pm
i thought SeungRi was going to be in this as well as T.O.P i hope he is cuz that would make 2 movies that T.O.P n SeungRi have been in together ^_^