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The story of two brothers who are unwillingly drafted into the South Korean army following the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950. The older brother strives to protect his younger brother on the battlefield, while struggling to find a way to have him discharged so he can return to their village and care for the family they left behind. However, as the war progresses, the horror and violence they witness begin to take its toll on each man and severe their bonds as brothers and soldiers.
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| Also Known As: |
Brotherhood
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
Taegukgi
Taegukgi Hwinalrimyeo
Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of the War
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Drama, Politics/Religion and War |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 20 min. |
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| Release Date: |
September 3, 2004 Limited |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong graphic sequences of war violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Independent Distribution Partnership (IDP)
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| Production Co.: |
KangJeGyu Film, ShowBox Entertainment
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,110,186 |
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