Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War is a 2004 action drama directed by Je-gyu Kang. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $81.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Je-gyu Kang
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War About?
The premise of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Korean War, brothers Jin-tae and Jin-seok are caught on opposing sides of the conflict. Driven by a fierce determination to safeguard his younger brother, Jin-tae embarks on a dangerous journey through the brutal landscape of war. He faces relentless challenges and must grapple with the moral complexities of combat, ultimately confronting his own inner demons in a desperate fight for survival and familial loyalty.
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- korean war
- 1950s
- landmine
- asia
- korea
- archeologist
- soldier
- army
- medal
- south korea
- north korea
- frontline
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- firearm
- south korean soldier
- steel helmet
- military uniform
- local blockbuster
- vomiting
- hand to hand combat
- combat
- martial arts
- war violence
- violence
- prisoner of war
- chinese army
- destruction
- killing civilians
- communism
- music band
- battlefield
- singer
- moral
- stage show
- dissent
- minefield
- supply line
- relic
- phonograph record
- artifact
- seoul korea
- traitor
- letter
- firing squad
- nurse
- murder
- bunker
- mission
- recruit
- mortar
- fistfight
The Director of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
Directed by Je-gyu Kang.
- Director Je-gyu Kang
More from Je-gyu Kang
More films directed by Je-gyu Kang, best-rated first: My Way and Swiri.
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War 64 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 80% User score
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Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War Plot Summary
What happens in Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While an excavation team from the South Korean Army works diligently to uncover remains at a battlefield from the Korean War in order to establish a memorial site, an elderly man receives the haunting news that some of the remains they have identified might be those of his brother. Overwhelmed with emotion, he rushes to the site accompanied by his granddaughter. The narrative then shifts back to Seoul in June of 1950, where the Lee family navigates life under tense circumstances. Jin-Tae Lee (Jang Dong-gun) runs a humble shoeshine stand, working tirelessly to support the education of his younger brother Jin-Seok (Won Bin). Jin-Tae’s fiancée, Young-shin (Lee Eun-Ju), helps out at the local noodle shop run by the Lee family.
Full summary
The whole story of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War, scene by scene
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War Box Office
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War grossed $81.4 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $80.3 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$81.4M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
- International
- $80.3M
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War.
How Well Do You Know Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of 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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What motivates Jin-Tae Lee to undertake dangerous missions during the Korean War?
Cars in Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
11 cars on screen, including the 1951 Dodge M-37 and the CCKW.
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GAZ 67 B Minor role -
M4 A3 (76)W HVSS Sherman Minor role
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Brotherhood - Wenn Brüder aufeinander schießen müssen” and “La hermandad de la guerra”.
- Also known as
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- Brotherhood - Wenn Brüder aufeinander schießen müssen
- La hermandad de la guerra
- Taegukgi hwinalrimyeo
- Kardeşler Savaşı
- Frères de sang
- 38-я параллель
- A Irmandade da Guerra
- Lazos de guerra
- Harcosok szövetsége
- Brotherhood of War - TaeGukGi
- 太极旗飘扬
- Sotto due bandiere
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- אחוות המלחמה
- Pouta války
- Braterstwo broni
- Войната на братята
- Розмах національного прапора
- Tae Guk Gi - Frăția războiului
- 太極旗飄揚：生死有情
- 太極旗－生死兄弟
- เท กึก กี เลือดเนื้อเพื่อฝัน วันสิ้นสงคราม
- 38 პარალელი
- ブラザーフッド
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Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War?
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War released?
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War was released on September 3, 2004.
Who directed Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War?
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War was directed by Je-gyu Kang.
More films by Je-gyu Kang How much did Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War make at the box office?
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War grossed $81.4 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $80.3 million international).
How is Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War rated?
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War has 64 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.
Does Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War have a post-credit scene?
No. Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War in?
The original language of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War is Korean.
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