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The Coast Guard (2002)

The Coast Guard (2002)
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Kim Ki-duk's Haeanseon (The Coast Guard) is set on the South Korean coastline. Kang Han-cheol (Jang Dong-gun) is an eager military private who wants nothing more than to shoot a North Korean spy. The villagers in town are at odds with the military presence because they claim there are no more spies. One night Kang sees two people on the beach who turn out to be a local girl and her boyfriend engaged in sexual intercourse. Kang shoots the young man and is celebrated by his fellow officers even though the villagers are outraged. The Coast Guard was the opening film at the Pusan Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
Jang Dong-gun, Park Ji-a, (more)
Director(s):
Kim Ki-duk
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The Coast Guard

Kim Ki-duk's Haeanseon (The Coast Guard) is set on the South Korean coastline. Kang Han-cheol (Jang Dong-gun) is an eager military private who wants nothing more than to shoot a North Korean spy. The villagers in town are at odds with the military presence because they claim there are no more spies. One night Kang sees two people on the beach who turn out to be a local girl and her boyfriend engaged in sexual intercourse. Kang shoots the young man and is celebrated by his fellow officers even though the villagers are outraged. The Coast Guard was the opening film at the Pusan Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Kim Ki-duk
Writer(s):
Kim Ki-duk
Producer(s):
Lee Seung-jae
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Denna B.

    This story is ludicrous to the point of implausibility. The main character is continually allowed to harass a military base on a South Korean coastline border. Secondly, every one of the soldiers seem to be inept and totally incapable of being a serious professional. Story wise, this is another rare Tartan disappointment. In the "Audio Commentary with Director Kim ki Duk", the director mentions how this movie discusses the difficulties of Korean unification. Other than South Korean spy paranoia, the subject of unification never comes up. The picture quality was poor and looked like TV broadcast quality resolution. The DTS audio was well done, although there was infrequent use of surround sounds. Not recommended.

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    Jose M.

    Kim Ki-duk is one of my favorite director's and all of his film's provide a unique insight into the human condition. Even though I gave "The Coast Guard" four stars, it isn't Kim Ki-Duk's best film. Compared to his other films, KIm could have done much better. That said, "The Coast Guard", like Kim's other films, always has something to say. This movie isn't any different. Kang is a simple man who honestly and fervently believes in his mission: Protecting the South Korean coastline against spies from North Korea. And then one evening, Kang sees, what he believes is a North Korean spy and does the honorable thing: He shoots without hesitation. In the tragic aftermath, Kang begins a descent that he will not recover from. Kang begins to understand that killing another human being also means killing your own soul.

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    Samuel F.

    I found the film believable. The Korean Army is structured in the manner depicted, even th compound, at least they were in the late 1980's. I found the movie interesting with a different spin. PTSD at it's best from the Korean point of view.

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