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25/10/2025 Drama 1h 1m
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Jinwoo, a Korean American, returns to Seoul amid an escalating global crisis. Despite being exempt from service, he’s determined to enlist in the military and join the Korean soldiers being sent overseas. Awaiting his deployment day, he spends his time wandering the city’s winding streets, reconnecting with old friends and trying to win the approval of his stern, reserved father. A quiet tension builds as the big day approaches, and Jinwoo begins to question his decision.

  1. James Choi

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Andy Koh

  2. Kang So-yi

  3. Ha Seong-guk

  4. Oh Kwang-rok

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A review by Brent Marchant
Written by Brent Marchant on 2025-10-29
Fulfilling one’s military obligations can be a daunting prospect, especially in times of open conflict. It places great strain on those called upon to serve, weighing heavily on their minds both personally and in terms of their civic duties. But, even with full awareness of those considerations, that knowledge may not make facing the obligation any easier, a conundrum addressed in writer-director James Choi’s “Before the Call” (“Bureum Jeone”). When Korean-American Jinwoo (Andy Koh) returns to his home in Seoul after a stay in the US, he’s faced with fulfilling his mandatory requ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
Korean

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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