Gilsodom
Seen it?1986 | 102 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone interested in what war does to people and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A middle-aged woman in Busan searches for the son she lost in Gilsodom during the Korean War.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Im Kwon-taek
- Kim Ji-miMin Hwa-yong
- Shin Seong-ilKim Dong-jin
- Han Ji-ilMaeng Seok-cheol
- Lee Sang-ahYoung Hwa-yeong
- Choi Bul-amDoctor
- Jeon Moo-songHwa-young's Husband
- Kim Ji-youngSeok-cheol's Wife
- Oh Mi-yeonDong-jin's Wife
- Kim Jung-palYoung Dong-jin
- Heo Gi-hoMusic Teacher