Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War

8.0IMDb Score
Released:2004-02-05
Genre:Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Duration:148 min
Country:South Korea, United States of America
Director:Kang Je-kyu
Actors:Jang Dong-gun, Won Bin, Lee Eun-ju, Gong Hyung-jin, Lee Young-ran
Production:Kang Je-gyu Films, KD Media, Seoul Broadcasting System, Tooniverse, Destination Films, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Showbox

Overview:

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.

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