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Swing Kids

Original title: Seuwingkizeu
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.2K
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Kim Min-ho, Jared Grimes, Oh Jung-se, Do Kyung-soo, and Park Hye-soo in Swing Kids (2018)
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KoreanDramaMusicalWar

The story of Ro Gi Soo, a tap dancing North Korean soldier who was held captive in the Geoje prison camp during the Korean War.The story of Ro Gi Soo, a tap dancing North Korean soldier who was held captive in the Geoje prison camp during the Korean War.The story of Ro Gi Soo, a tap dancing North Korean soldier who was held captive in the Geoje prison camp during the Korean War.

  • Director
    • Kang Hyoung-chul
  • Writers
    • Kang Hyoung-chul
    • Woo-Sung Jang
  • Stars
    • Do Kyung-soo
    • Park Hye-soo
    • Jared Grimes
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kang Hyoung-chul
    • Writers
      • Kang Hyoung-chul
      • Woo-Sung Jang
    • Stars
      • Do Kyung-soo
      • Park Hye-soo
      • Jared Grimes
    • 38User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Do Kyung-soo
    Do Kyung-soo
    • Roh Gi-soo
    Park Hye-soo
    Park Hye-soo
    • Yang Pan-rae
    Jared Grimes
    Jared Grimes
    • Jackson
    A.J. Simmons
    A.J. Simmons
    • Jamie
    Oh Jung-se
    Oh Jung-se
    • Kang Byung-sam
    Kim Min-ho
    Kim Min-ho
    • Xiao Fang
    Kim Min-jae
    Kim Min-jae
    • Roh Gi-jin
    • (voice)
    Park Jin-joo
    Park Jin-joo
    • Linda
    Lee Da-wit
    Lee Da-wit
    • Kwang-kuk
    Ross Kettle
    Ross Kettle
    • Brigadier General Roberts
    Bryan Bucco
    Bryan Bucco
    • Soldier
    Joe Nowell
    Joe Nowell
    • News Footage Narrator
    Lee Kyu-sung
    Lee Kyu-sung
    • Man-cheol
    Thomas L. Frederiksen
    • Adjunct Smithers
    Lee Rang-seo
    Lee Rang-seo
    • Stacy
    Lee Seung-chul
    • Lee Seung-chul
    Kim Kyu-baek
    Kim Kyu-baek
    • Volleyball prisoner
    Kim Hee-sang
    • Cheering squad vice-captain
    • Director
      • Kang Hyoung-chul
    • Writers
      • Kang Hyoung-chul
      • Woo-Sung Jang
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews38

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    9karinailyanna

    Wonderful movie!!

    This movie is will truly brings you to a roller coaster ride. You'll be laughing your heart out at first,but then you'll be crying afterwards. The plot is amazing, and the presentation of the characters are wonderful. After the movie, it makes me keep thinking about the movie. There's more twist towards the movie than you can imagine. It's a movie that I definitely recommend.
    10soniavilla

    Too good to be true

    Fresh plot. Fresh cast!! Loved this movie!! The soundtrack was amazing. Doh Kyungsoo has really grown as a actor. The movie was hilarious when it needed to be but I suggest to bring tissues nonetheless, it was a true tear jerker. If I could watch again, I would, but the viewings were limited.
    8nvazi

    A really really Great movie but they screwed up the ending Big time.

    Excellent, Wonderful, gets you feeling all kinds of mixed feelings - all characters were superb, BUT they messed up the ending Big time.
    10chaelann_07

    One word: BRILLIANCE

    I, sure, have read reviews for this movie before I've finally got the chance to watch it. Almost all of it were positive and persuasive saying that the actors are commendable and that the songs and choreography used were impeccable. It'll leave you wondering how good it is to be able to gain positive response from the crowd. And truth be told it was mind blowing. Watching war movies are never easy; it'll tear something inside you. If I'd be honest, I watched this movie because of Doh Kyungsoo. But after the movie, I ended up clapping for everyone. All the actors compliment each other. This movie is a complete package of humor, drama, passion, talent, and patriotism which will give you goosebumps and tears. Hats off, Swing Kids cast. 👏👏

    As for you my fellow Kyungsoo fans, when you think you've seen all of Doh Kyungsoo's potentials, well think again. You'd never look at him the same way again after watching this. It's just really amazing. I can't really wrap my head around it. For those of you who haven't watched it yet, spare some time. It'll be worth it. Just bring tissues.😭😭 I guarantee cusses (and tears) after. Believe me.
    10nidiaramadhani

    GOOSE BUMPS

    This movie truly amazing. Romantic, comedy, heart touching. You should watch this. Like what Do Kyung Soo said "Tap dance really make people go crazy". And yes that's true. Cinematography so warm. Makes your eyes widen while watching it. Seriously. Good Job Director Kang Hyeong Chul and for all staffs who worked really hard in this movie!

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Vidio (Indonesia)
    • Languages
      • Korean
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 搖擺男孩
    • Production company
      • Annapurna Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $222,001
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $43,952
      • Dec 23, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,905,442
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 13m(133 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital

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