The Coast Guard (2002)

There is a line that cannot be crossed.

The Coast Guard (2002) poster

A member of Coast Guard Platoon 23, Private Kang monitors a high-infiltration stretch of beach lined with barbed-wire fencing. Driven by the belief that killing a spy is the highest honor, he waits for a chance to prove his worth.

Director: Kim Ki-duk
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dalpalan, Bang Jun-seok, Jang Young-gyu
Cinematography: Baek Dong-hyeon
Editing: Kim Sun-min
Production: Prime Entertainment, Korea Pictures, LJ Film
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Existential Dread and Questioning, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

sea, rape, sibling relationship, loss of loved one, insanity, border, mistake, murder, marine, korean marine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Coast Guard about?
A member of Coast Guard Platoon 23, Private Kang monitors a high-infiltration stretch of beach lined with barbed-wire fencing. Driven by the belief that killing a spy is the highest honor, he waits for a chance to prove his worth.
Who directed The Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard was directed by Kim Ki-duk.
Who stars in The Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard stars Jang Dong-gun, Kim Jung-hak, Park Ji-a, Yoo Hai-jin, Jung Jin, Kim Koo-taek.
How long is The Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is The Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard is a Drama, War film.
Where was The Coast Guard produced?
The Coast Guard was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of The Coast Guard?
The themes of The Coast Guard include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.