The Coast Guard


1h 35m 2003

Brief Synopsis

Private Kang Han-Cheol serves with a platoon of the coast guard, keeping ceaseless watch for North Korean spies. One night he senselessly shoots a young civilian who has stepped into the restricted border area to make love with his girlfriend. While the female witness to this slaughter loses her min

Film Details

Also Known As
Coast Guard, Hae Anseon
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2003
Distribution Company
Tartan Video

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Private Kang Han-Cheol serves with a platoon of the coast guard, keeping ceaseless watch for North Korean spies. One night he senselessly shoots a young civilian who has stepped into the restricted border area to make love with his girlfriend. While the female witness to this slaughter loses her mind, Kang is rewarded for exemplary performance of duty. However, after more violent incidents, he is discharged. Refusing to respect this decision, he wanders the barracks and attacks his former colleagues.

Film Details

Also Known As
Coast Guard, Hae Anseon
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2003
Distribution Company
Tartan Video

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States November 2003

Released in United States 2003

Released in United States on Video July 25, 2006

Released in United States 2003

Released in United States on Video July 25, 2006

Released in United States November 2003 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Asian New Classics) November 6-16, 2003.)