Northern Limit Line (film)

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Northern Limit Line
Northern Limit Line (film).jpg
Theatrical poster
Directed by Kim Hak-soon
Produced by Jung Moon-goo
Written by Kim Hak-soon
Starring Kim Mu-yeol
Jin Goo
Lee Hyun-woo
Music by Mok Young-jin
Cinematography Kim Hyung-koo
Edited by Steve M. Choe
Production
company
Rosetta Cinema
Distributed by Next Entertainment World (South Korea)
Well Go USA (U.S.)
Release dates
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  • June 24, 2015 (2015-06-24) (South Korea)
  • July 17, 2015 (2015-07-17) (United States)
Running time
 130 minutes
Country South Korea
Language Korean
Budget US$6 million
Box office US$38.9 million[1]

Northern Limit Line (Hangul: 연평해전; RR: Yeonpyeong Haejeon; lit. Battle of Yeonpyeong) is a 2015 South Korean naval thriller film written and directed by Kim Hak-soon, based on the real-life events of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong.[2][3][4][5][6] It stars Kim Mu-yeol, Jin Goo, and Lee Hyun-woo.[7][8][9][10]

Plot

In June 2002, as the 2002 FIFA World Cup was taking place, the North Korean Navy deployed 3 fishing boats with North Korean spies abroad. When the fishing boats crossed over the Northern Limit Line, the South Korean Navy apprehended the boats and their men. Not knowing the North Koreans were actually spies, the higher-ranking officials ordered their release. After returning to North Korea, the spies reported and made plans to attack South Korea. Days later, officials from North Korea ordered its Navy to enter South Korean waters and survey South Korean Navy's patrol ship. The South Korean Ministry of Defense was notified about this but was ordered by the Blue House not to engage in fire or warn with firearm, in order to keep the Sunshine Policy. Again, the North Korean Navy crossed the NLL, this time with patrol boats. Immediately they were spotted on radar and the South Korean Navy sent patrol boats to warn North Korea. After being warned, and almost collision with the two country's boats, the North Korean Navy patrol boats returned to their country. When they returned, the North Koreans reported to their commanders the survey of the South Korean patrol boats. The South Korean Ministry of Defense was alerted again that the North Korean Navy was going to attack. On 29 June 2002, the South Korean Ministry of Defense ordered the Navy patrol boats to just patrol, without notifying them about North Korea's new actions. On the same day at 9:37 am, the South Korean Navy detected North Korean action at the NLL. After being notified, the ROK SECOND Fleet ordered the Navy patrol boats not to fire unless North Korea fires. The South Korean Navy sent warnings. The North Korean boats refuse to retreat and continue to follow the South Korean boats. At 10:25 am, the North Korean Navy fired to the South Korean Navy patrol boats. In the end of the battle, 4 were announced dead and 19 wounded. Days after the end of the battle, the helmsman's body is found tied to the steering wheel of the boat. 22 days later, one of the injured died due to his wounds. The movie ends with a scene showing the sailors cheering for their country's soccer team.

Cast

Production

Director Kim Hak-soon shot the film in 3D, having received a US$1 million grant from the Korean Film Council (3D effects were done by Dnext Media). Kim said, "I believe that 3D visuals would enable viewers to feel the pain and fear felt by the (men) in a more effective and immersive way."[2]

After initial investors backed out, it took the film seven years to finish production. A third of the US$6 million budget was raised through crowdfunding by 7,000 individuals.[2] They include 23 members of the 2002 South Korean national football team, and Chung Mong-joon, owner of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group and former president of the Korea Football Association, who donated ₩100 million.[11]

Release

Northern Limit Line was originally set to premiere on June 11, 2015, but due to concerns over the MERS outbreak, distributor Next Entertainment World delayed the theatrical release by two weeks to June 24.[12][13][14]

Box office

The film topped the box office on its opening day,[15][16][17] and by its first four days of release it had recorded 1.43 million admissions, grossing ₩8.7 billion (US$7.8 million); this was notable since June is considered a slow season for the Korean film industry.[18][19][20]

As of August 2, it has sold 6,024,894 tickets (grossing US$38,945,231), making it the most-watched Korean film in 2015.[21][22][23][24][25][26]

Political reception

While North Korean state media outlet Uriminzokkiri lambasted it, calling it "distorted" and an "anti-DPRK movie," South Korean conservative politicians such as former president Lee Myung-bak recommended the film.[27]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2015 52nd Grand Bell Awards Best Film
Northern Limit Line
 Nominated
Best Director
Kim Hak-soon
 Nominated
Best New Actor
Lee Hyun-woo
 Nominated
30th Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards Best Rising Star Won
2016 49th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Won

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