Storyline
1953, the Korean war has ended, but the fight for survival has just begun. Two 18 year old boys, Tae-ho and Jong-du, live in a camp for orphaned boys, which is more of a concentration camp where everyone suffers from hunger, inhumane treatment and unbearable work conditions. But these two have a dream of a better tomorrow. Tae-ho is the one with wits and brains and Jong-du is the tough street fighter. Together they scheme to steal US Army supplies and recruit other boys to grow their business. But when they start to take business away from the local gangsters, their fight fur survival turns into a war…
Cast & Crew
Lee Wan
Jong-du
Lead
Song Chang-eui
Tae-ho
Greena Park
Soon-nam
Lee Ki-young
Do-cheol
Ahn Kil-kang
Myeong-su
Song Young-chang
Man-ki
Jung Kyung-ho
Rat
Park Young-seo
Deok-bae
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bae Hyeong-jun's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Once Upon a Time in Seoul is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
