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Before the Call

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As a global crisis escalates and Korean soldiers are sent overseas, a young man in Seoul counts down the hours to his impending military service, reflecting on identity, duty, and the choices that shape us.

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Bill Arceneaux Moviegoing with Bill 3d
4/5
A classic "get in, get out" scenario, and it's done with maturity. Everything needed is up on the screen, and everything seen has room to breathe. An astonishing achievement in and of itself. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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James Choi

Director

Andy Koh

Actor

Kang So-yi

Actor

Ha Seung-guk

Actor

Ha Gwong-rok

Actor

James Choi

Screenwriter
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Movie Info

Synopsis As a global crisis escalates and Korean soldiers are sent overseas, a young man in Seoul counts down the hours to his impending military service, reflecting on identity, duty, and the choices that shape us.
Director
James Choi
Producer
James Choi, Judi Krant, Jeesoo Lee, Diane Suh
Screenwriter
James Choi
Production Co
Beachwood Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Korean
Runtime
1h 1m