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2005

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Set during the Korean war, BATTLEGROUND 625 (aka WELCOME TO DONGMAKGOL) sees Communist soldiers suffer a defeat following an ambush. The survivors manage to discover an idyllic village called Dongmakgol. However, the village is also a refuge to two Southern soldiers and a US Navy pilot... Read more

Starring	Ha-Kyun Shin
Director	Park Kwang-Hun
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama, World Cinema

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  Do not miss it
  
  An absolutely fantastic film that puts most Hollywood films to shame. A war film set in Korea, but rather than 'MASH' has more of the feel of 'Catch... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - BewilderedPenguin
  - 25 reviews
  - Sheffield
  - 27 Mar 2007 at 15:48
Most recent members' reviews of Battle Ground 625 aka Welcome to Dongmakgol
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  They make pretty good cars and stereos as well
  
  The Korean film industry seems to be getting better with every movie I watch but this is pretty close to the top of my hit list. A superb technical production ... read more »
  
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- - papatez
  - 228 reviews
  - folkestone
  - 15 Feb 2012 at 19:27
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  Terrible overall
  
  I made it about 20 minutes into this before the overarching soundtrack and the twee fey mountain people drove me to switching it off. Some bad acting, bad ... read more »
  
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- - cptrelentless
  - 33 reviews
  - London
  - 27 Nov 2011 at 21:32
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  Surprisingly good anti-war movie.
  
  Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) is set during the Korean hostilities in 1950 in a remote mountain village, you guest it, called Dongmakgol. For some reason, that&#... read more »
  
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- 1015361
- - MovieRamble
  - 27 reviews
  - 10 Jul 2011 at 16:48
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  I hate war films but I loved this.
  
  My boyfriend bought this film purely because it was released by CineAsia, I hate war films and tried to talk him out of it. I'm so glad he didn't listen... read more »
  
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  - H0LLIE
  - 198 reviews
  - UK
  - 21 Jul 2010 at 20:03
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  Moving.....
  
  Loved this film. Whether visually, the dialogue or musically this is not a difficult film to care about - sure I think you can work out the plot quite easily, ... read more »
  
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- - 15ROunds
  - 6 reviews
  - London
  - 23 Jan 2010 at 23:51
- - 0
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  Tethering between 4 & 3 stars
  
  Feel good sort of movie but watch it speed 1.5 which will be just about right otherwise too slow. In places too saccharin but overall different and good. The ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - london
  - 24 Dec 2009 at 09:11
- - 0
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  Not quite there..
  
  Having watched several foreign films on a similar theme, such as the Finnish 'Cuckoo' or the Korean 'Brotherhood' I found this one quite ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Nottingham
  - 16 Dec 2009 at 17:53
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  First class entertainment - highly recommended.
  
  I haven't enjoyed a film so much in ages. Yes, the cynical might complain at its simplistic anti-war message and the plot is not really that feasible, but ... read more »
  
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- - Alan T.
  - London, England.
  - 24 Sep 2009 at 14:58
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  interesting film
  
  it makes a change to see this film, a perspective from the korean side of the korean war and the stupidity of brother fighting brother.
  
  Its a nice ... read more »
  
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- - mocks
  - 3 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 29 Jul 2009 at 15:28
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  Welcome to Dongmakgol
  
  This film was an unexpected delight!!! I had heard of it and rented it on a whim.... It depicts the humanity of solidiers and the absurdity of war in rather ... read more »
  
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  - moseley
  - 14 Jul 2009 at 14:02
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- - 22
  - 1
  Do not miss it
  
  An absolutely fantastic film that puts most Hollywood films to shame. A war film set in Korea, but rather than 'MASH' has more of the feel of 'Catch... read more »
  
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- 424477
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - BewilderedPenguin
  - 25 reviews
  - Sheffield
  - 27 Mar 2007 at 15:48
- - 9
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  Wonderful Film Of Peace During War
  
  This film takes you in from the start with the horrors of the Korean war and then transports you to the secluded town of Dongmakgol, a place where war has not ... read more »
  
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- - Ian Davies
  - Merthry Tydfil, South Wales
  - 27 Mar 2007 at 10:24
- - 8
  - 1
  Weird and wonderful
  
  This film is an absolute 'once-off'; I've never seen anything quite like it. Dongmakgol is a sort of cross between Shangri-La and an Oriental ... read more »
  
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- - IanStewart
  - 129 reviews
  - Melton Mowbray
  - 13 May 2007 at 20:04
- - 15
  - 14
  Wow..........just, wow
  
  Wonderful fairy tale movie! A charming village full of innocent, simple people really show some jaded soldiers how to step out of that mentality of fear. In the... read more »
  
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- 491627
- - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 05 Nov 2007 at 20:33
- - 4
  - 0
  War - its a silly old game
  
  Great acting and great story line with bits of humour thrown in. The film doesnt try to take sides, showing the futility of War - seen by the less than caring ... read more »
  
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- 447097
- - Tangaroa
  - Leeds
  - 05 Jun 2007 at 18:44
- - 4
  - 0
  Well its a Korean movie.......
  
  In my eyes im sure that the Koreans are making the best movies in the world fresh ideas brilliant acting and original stuff.
  
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- 447738
- - Mode7
  - 7 reviews
  - Yeovil
  - 07 Jun 2007 at 18:26
- - 4
  - 1
  Funny and sweet
  
  Great film that deals with the horrors of war with a subversively light touch, loved it.
  
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- 416757
- - a customer
  - Scotland
  - 03 Mar 2007 at 20:23
- - 3
  - 1
  Simply Superb!!!
  
  This is a unique film,Blood ,Gore,and a lot of feelings as well .If there is a film you want to watch, this is it. Pure Class!
  
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- - asgar kamora
  - Osterley
  - 15 Apr 2007 at 11:50
- - 2
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  excellent
  
  Fantastic film, excellent cinematography, beautifuly shot and well acted! War sucks and this film shows a poignant view of how much war sucks! Loved it, brought... read more »
  
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- - Ferd
  - York, UK
  - 14 May 2007 at 12:06
- - 2
  - 0
  Wonderful!!
  
  Absolutely wonderful film - watch it and enjoy!!
  
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- 444364
- - GraffitiMonkey
  - 17 reviews
  - Radlett
  - 28 May 2007 at 17:31

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- Battle Ground 625 aka Welcome to Dongmakgol
  
  Set during the Korean war, BATTLEGROUND 625 (aka WELCOME TO DONGMAKGOL) sees Communist soldiers suffer a defeat following an ambush. The survivors manage to discover an idyllic village called Dongmakgol. However, the village is also a refuge to two Southern soldiers and a US Navy pilot......