JSA: Joint Security Area


1h 47m 2001

Brief Synopsis

When South Korean Sergeant Lee Soo-hyeok is accused of shooting North Korean soldier Jeong Woo-jin, Major Sophie Jang is called in to investigate. Arriving at the Bridge of No Return, the scene of the shooting, Jang finds herself caught up in the military operations surrounding the DMZ, a neutral ar

Film Details

Also Known As
Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA, JSA, Joint Security Area
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Cj Entertainment
Distribution Company
Amuse Soft Entertainment; Cj Entertainment; Golden Village; Rapid Eye Movies; Showgate, Inc.

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

Synopsis

When South Korean Sergeant Lee Soo-hyeok is accused of shooting North Korean soldier Jeong Woo-jin, Major Sophie Jang is called in to investigate. Arriving at the Bridge of No Return, the scene of the shooting, Jang finds herself caught up in the military operations surrounding the DMZ, a neutral area between North and South Korea.

Film Details

Also Known As
Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA, JSA, Joint Security Area
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Cj Entertainment
Distribution Company
Amuse Soft Entertainment; Cj Entertainment; Golden Village; Rapid Eye Movies; Showgate, Inc.

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer June 15, 2005

Released in United States on Video July 12, 2005

Released in United States February 2001

Released in United States June 2001

Released in United States July 2001

Released in United States August 2001

Released in United States November 2001

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (in competition) February 7-18, 2001.

Shown at Sydney Film Festival June 8-22, 2001.

Shown at Asian American International Film Festival in New York City July 19-28, 2001.

Shown in New York City (Anthology Film Archives) as part of program "When Korean Cinema Attacks" August 17-26, 2001.

Based on the novel "DMZ" by Sang-yeon Park.

Released in United States Summer June 15, 2005

Released in United States on Video July 12, 2005

Released in United States February 2001 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (in competition) February 7-18, 2001.)

Released in United States June 2001 (Shown at Sydney Film Festival June 8-22, 2001.)

Released in United States July 2001 (Shown at Asian American International Film Festival in New York City July 19-28, 2001.)

Released in United States November 2001 (Shown at AFI Fest 2001: The American Film Institute Los Angeles International Film Festival (Asian New Classics) November 1-11, 2001.)

Released in United States August 2001 (Shown in New York City (Anthology Film Archives) as part of program "When Korean Cinema Attacks" August 17-26, 2001.)