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Escape from Mogadishu

2021 · 121 min

This is a gripping, high-stakes thriller that immerses you in a desperate fight for survival amid chaos.

Directed by
Ryoo Seung-wan
Genres
Action, Thriller, Drama
Starring
Kim Yoon-seok, Zo In-sung, Huh Joon-ho
Tagline
A city in revolt, we must escape.
Overview
Diplomats from the North and South Korean embassies in Somalia attempt a daring joint escape from Mogadishu when the outbreak of civil war leaves them stranded.

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Directed by
Ryoo Seung-wan
Genres
Action, Thriller, Drama
Starring
Kim Yoon-seok, Zo In-sung, Huh Joon-ho
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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • politics
  • betrayal
  • war
  • isolation
Places
  • big city
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror3
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension9
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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action, thriller, drama
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Starring
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