
North Korean Guys
2003-12-31 · 104 min · ★ 6.3
Two friends accidentally drift from North Korea into South Korea after falling asleep during a fishing trip. Broke and unable to get home, they enter a singing contest whose grand prize is a trip to North Korea!
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- Directors
- Ahn Jin-woo
- Production companies
- Showbox, 영화사 샘
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jung Jun-hoChoi Baek-doo
Gong Hyung-jinLim Dong-hae
Ryu Hyun-kyungNa-ra
Park chulDetective Ahn
Park Sang-wookDetective Park
Han MinSu-yeon
Song HaeMC
Kim Won-heeGuesthouse
Oh Ji-hyeChinese restaurant
Lee Jae-ryongJet Ski
Song Yong-taeNa-ra's father
Jeon Jin-giBoatswain
Shin Hyun-takJin-man
Jung Kyung-soonChicken Skewers
Kim Kwang-kyuDetective
Park Jeong-wooAgent
Han Jae-yeongDuty policeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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