Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
Seen it?2004 | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
9 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kang Je-kyu, Kang Je-gyu
- Jang Dong-gunLee Jin-tae
- Won BinLee Jin-seok
- Lee Eun-juKim Young-shin
- Gong Hyung-jinYong-man
- Lee Young-ranMother
- Jang Min-hoOld Lee Jin-seok
- Jo Yoon-heeJin-seok's Grandaughter
- Ahn Kil-kangSergeant Huh
- Park Gil-suExcavation Team Leader
- Jung JinPfc. Im