Rotten
This jingoistic war-at-sea movie, redeemed by neither narrative momentum nor fully formed characters, will test the patience of the most ardent military fanatic.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Northern Limit Line
What I can do for my country I am willing to do.
2015 · 2h 10m · N/A
History, War
Directed by
Kim Hak-soon
Overview
In this true story from 2002, South Korean patrol boats engaged in a deadly battle with North Korean patrol boats who crossed the maritime border known the Northern Limit Line and attacked.
Director and cast
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Rotten
For American viewers unfamiliar with the incident, watching the film by Kim Hak-soon is like being an uninvited guest at a national memorial service.
Martin Tsai, Los Angeles Times
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