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On the Pitch (2010)

6.620101h 53mKO
Comedy

Directed by Gye Yun-Sik

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 53m

Language

KO

Release

May 27, 2010

Director

Gye Yun-Sik

Overview

As the World Cup gets started in 2002, a North Korean squad commander (Lee Seong-jae) stationed at the DMZ who is crazy about football is frustrated that he cannot participate in the excitement in the South. He loves football so much that he even memorizes all the names of the members of the South K...

Cast

Lee Sung-jae

Lee Sung-jae

Northern group first squad command

Jung Kyung-ho

Jung Kyung-ho

Corporal Joo Geun-chi

Choi Ji-hyeon

Choi Ji-hyeon

Female police of radio team

Yoo Tae-woong

Yoo Tae-woong

Northern investigative general

Choo Sang-Rok

Choo Sang-Rok

Northern group second squad commander

Lee Jeong-ho-I

Lee Jeong-ho-I

Sentinel Mo Reum-jik

kim Dam-hee

kim Dam-hee

Northern traveling troop

Ji Dae-han

Ji Dae-han

Northern group platoon commande

Lee Seon-ho

Lee Seon-ho

Northern soldier

Heo Joong-hyeok

Heo Joong-hyeok

Sentinel Kang Ha-gyoo

Choi Sang-hak

Choi Sang-hak

Warrior Park Si-hak

Lee Jeong-joon

Lee Jeong-joon

Warrior Ri Doo-ik

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into On the Pitch (2010), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

As the World Cup gets started in 2002, a North Korean squad commander (Lee Seong-jae) stationed at the DMZ who is crazy about football is frustrated that he cannot participate in the excitement in the South. He loves football so much that he even memorizes all the names of the members of the South Korean national team. One night during a search operation in which the leader and his troops chase a boar to satisfy their hunger, they come face to face with soldiers from South Korea. It doesn’t take long for the soldiers to discover that they share a love of football and they begin secret radio communications so they can listen to matches together. When their secret is uncovered, the squad leader and his troops must find a way out of the situation.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of On the Pitch. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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