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In Love and the War (2011): Cast & Plot

In Love and the War (2011) movie poster

In Love and the War is a 2011 war drama directed by Park Gun-yong, starring Yu Ha-jun as North Korean platoon leader, Jung Ryeo-won and Chae Bin. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.

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In Love and the War (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Park Gun-yong
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Korean
Studio
DCG Plus
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In Love and the War About?

The premise of In Love and the War without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In June 1950, shortly after the Korean War begins, a unit of North Korean troops enters a quiet South Korean village. Captain Jeong‑woong declares they are there to liberate the people, while secretly hunting suspected reactionaries. The villagers, and Seol‑hee—abandoned on her wedding day—extend warm hospitality to stay in the soldiers’ favor. Bonds.

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Cast & crew

In Love and the War Cast & Characters

Yu Ha-jun leads the cast as North Korean platoon leader, with Jung Ryeo-won as Park Seol-hee and Chae Bin as Seol-hee (young). Directed by Park Gun-yong; 28 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

In Love and the War Plot Summary

What happens in In Love and the War from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the remote village of Seokjeongni, life carries on even as the chief’s radio reveals a sobering truth: North Korean troops have invaded the South. The news doesn’t derail daily routines, which are dominated by a looming arranged wedding and the small, stubborn rituals that keep a community together. The calm façade cracks only slowly as war’s shadow grows taller.

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The whole story of In Love and the War, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know In Love and the War?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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In Love and the War Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Jeok-gwa-eui Dong-chim” and “적과의 동침”.

Also known as
  • Jeok-gwa-eui Dong-chim
  • 적과의 동침
  • 与敌同寝

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In Love and the War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In Love and the War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In Love and the War?

In Love and the War runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was In Love and the War released?

In Love and the War was released on April 27, 2011.

Who directed In Love and the War?

In Love and the War was directed by Park Gun-yong.

More films by Park Gun-yong

Who is in the cast of In Love and the War?

In Love and the War stars Yu Ha-jun as North Korean platoon leader, Jung Ryeo-won as Park Seol-hee and Chae Bin as Seol-hee (young), among 28 credited actors.

Does In Love and the War have a post-credit scene?

No. In Love and the War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In Love and the War in?

The original language of In Love and the War is Korean.

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