Poongsan (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Poongsan is a 2011 action drama directed by Juhn Jai-hong, starring Joe Odagiri as North Korean Solider 1, Kim Jong-soo and Jin Sun-kyu. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $5.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Juhn Jai-hong
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Next Entertainment World
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Poongsan About?
The premise of Poongsan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A fearless courier known as Poongsan makes his living delivering messages across the heavily guarded North‑South Korean border, reconnecting families separated by war. When South Korean agents recruit him to smuggle In‑ok—the lover of a prominent North Korean defector—into the South, the perilous mission turns personal as the two fall in love, intertwining danger with a tender romance.
Poongsan Cast & Characters
Joe Odagiri leads the cast as North Korean Solider 1, with Kim Jong-soo as North Korean Defector and Jin Sun-kyu as North Korean Solider. Directed by Juhn Jai-hong; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Juhn Jai-hong
- Joe Odagiri as North Korean Solider 1
- Kim Jong-soo as North Korean Defector
- Jin Sun-kyu as North Korean Solider
- Yoo Ha-bok as North Korean Public Officer
Also Starring in Poongsan
· 8 more- Yoon Kye-sang Poong-san
- Kim Gyu-ri In-ok
- Choi Moo-seong Team Leader
- Han Gi-joong Section Chief
- Kim Jung-pal Hit Team 1
- Kim Jae-rok Mr. Yoon's Son
- Yoo Soon-chul Grandfather
- Bae Yong-geun Wolf
Poongsan Plot Summary
What happens in Poongsan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A man simply known as Poongsan, Yoon Kye-sang, moves between the divided halves of Korea via the DMZ, smuggling everything from people to antiques. His talent and restraint suggest a past of specialized training, even though his exact origins remain a mystery. He communicates with clients through a makeshift memorial-cum-bulletin board that sits along the border, a quiet hub where longing and risk meet in a country still divided. He treats each job with a calm precision, never rushing, never revealing too much about himself, and the air around him carries a quiet tension that hints at a life lived on the edge.
Full summary
The whole story of Poongsan, scene by scene
Poongsan Box Office
Poongsan grossed $5.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.1M
- International
- $5.1M
How Well Do You Know Poongsan?
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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What is the name of the main character who smuggles across the DMZ?
Poongsan Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Poongsangae” and “豐山犬”.
- Also known as
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- Poongsangae
- 豐山犬
- 풍산개
- 丰山犬
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Poongsan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Poongsan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Poongsan?
Poongsan runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Poongsan released?
Poongsan was released on June 23, 2011.
Who directed Poongsan?
Poongsan was directed by Juhn Jai-hong.
More films by Juhn Jai-hong Who is in the cast of Poongsan?
Poongsan stars Joe Odagiri as North Korean Solider 1, Kim Jong-soo as North Korean Defector and Jin Sun-kyu as North Korean Solider, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Poongsan make at the box office?
Poongsan grossed $5.1 million worldwide.
Does Poongsan have a post-credit scene?
No. Poongsan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Poongsan in?
The original language of Poongsan is Korean.
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