Film · 2011 · 137 min · R · Drama · Action · History
They met as enemies, but fate brought them together.
During the invasion of Normandy the photograph of a slim Korean man in German uniform was found. It transpired that the man had served as a soldier in the Japanese, Russian and German armies. His incredible story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to create this epic war drama.
Directed by Kang Je-kyu
Starring Jang Dong-gun, Joe Odagiri, Fan Bingbing, Kim In-kwon, Lee Yeon-hee, Kim Hie-won, Oh Tae-kyung, Kwak Jung-wook
Released in cinemas in the United States on 20 April 2012.
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Release dates in the United States
In cinemas
20 April 2012
Digital release
No date listed
Physical release
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Premiere or festival screening
1 April 2012 · Newport Beach International Film Festival
First cinema release anywhere
21 December 2011 (South Korea)
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