Silmido
“A Forbidden History Now Breaks It Deep Silence.”
On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.
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Where is Silmido streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVING | wavve |
About Silmido
Silmido is a 2003 Korean-language action and drama film directed by Kang Woo-suk. The cast is led by Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki, Huh Joon-ho. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Silmido was produced by Hanmac Films and Cinema Service and made in South Korea. It was released on December 24, 2003.
- Director
- Kang Woo-suk
- Writers
- Kim Hee-jae
- Release date
- December 24, 2003
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Budget
- $8 million
- Production
- Hanmac Films, Cinema Service
Silmido cast & crew
Silmido was directed by Kang Woo-suk and written by Kim Hee-jae.
The cast features Sul Kyung-gu as Kang In-chan, Ahn Sung-ki as Jae-hyun, Huh Joon-ho as Sergeant Jo, Jung Jae-young as Sang-pil, Im Won-hee as Won-hee, and Kang Shin-il as Geun-jae.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lee Ji-soo, cinematography is by Kim Sung-bok, and it was produced by Kang Woo-suk and Jonathan Kim.
Is Silmido worth watching?
Silmido holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 132 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and drama, Silmido is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Silmido
Sul Kyung-gu
Kang In-chan
Ahn Sung-ki
Jae-hyun
Huh Joon-ho
Sergeant Jo
Jung Jae-young
Sang-pil
Im Won-hee
Won-hee
Kang Shin-il
Geun-jae
Kang Seong-jin
Chan-seok
Lee Jeong-heon
Sergeant Park
Uhm Tae-woong
Won-sang
Lee Jong-mun
Jeong-hun
Kim Kang-woo
Min-ho
Jo Min-jun
Ji-hwan
Silmido — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Silmido in United States?
Silmido is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Silmido in?
Silmido is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Silmido?
Silmido runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
▸What is Silmido rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 132 ratings.
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