Directed by Ryoo Seung Wan, Escape From Mogadishu is a 2021 film that stars Kim Yoon Seok, Jo In Sung, Heo Joon Ho, and Kim So Jin. The film was one of the biggest money makers of that year, bringing in over 29 million won in South Korea alone.
South and North Korean workers are trapped in Somalia during the 1990s Somali War. During that time, North and South Korea were also struggling to be recognized by the United Nations. This story is based on the true events of how Koreans attempted to escape back to their homeland.....
I don't have too in depth thoughts about this film because the plot is straightforward. You get a little information on the events that are taking place and you kinda run with it. You as the viewer don't even really need to read up on the history if you don't want to. Of course, many events were dramatized though. People could very easily call this film a war film. A lot(this may be an understatement) was going on in the background of this film and its so disheartening that Somalia is still at war as I type this post... Wan does a fantastic job in the role of director as he makes sure to show the good verse bad of the Somali people forced to take a stance in the war. Then, you have Koreans who have their own fight with each other pertaining to the two Koreas. However, I felt that the film does well highlighting the main focus on the Korean workers who are trapped in a more clever thriller. There wasn't ever a time while I watched that I was in a mode of disbelief or said that the events weren't believable. Everything felt realistic, creating more of a thrill ride for viewers. It wasn't that I liked the characters either..... I just wanted to see them make it out because none deserves to die like that.
Performances for the film were kinda like assigned roles that were given to whatever actor was known the most for doing a character like that in the past. Everyone was a seasoned actor but they didn't show people who know them from other media anything new.
Escape From Mogadishu is a film that I would watch again. This is a film that defiantly came through with a good plot and pace that I'm used to from South Korean films. South Korea got this film when it needed it the most.
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