7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005)
Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005)
Overview
Based on the long running play by Jang Jin, the story is set in Korea during the Korean War in 1950. Soldiers from both the North and South, as well as an American pilot, find themselves in a secluded and naively idealistic village, its residents unaware of the outside world, including the war.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
Based on the long running play by Jang Jin, the story is set in Korea during the Korean War in 1950. Soldiers from both the North and South, as well as an American pilot, find themselves in a secluded and naively idealistic village, its residents unaware of the outside world, including the war.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film receives a Neutral/Centrist rating because its central thesis critiques the destructive nature of ideological conflict from all sides, championing shared humanity and cooperation over partisan divides. It consciously balances the portrayal of soldiers from opposing factions, finding common ground in their human experience.
The film features a cast appropriate for its Korean War setting, including diverse Korean characters and an American pilot. Its narrative emphasizes themes of shared humanity and reconciliation among different groups, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or employing intentional DEI-driven casting.
Secondary
Welcome to Dongmakgol does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is centered on the Korean War and the unlikely coexistence of soldiers and villagers, with no elements related to queer identity present in its plot or character arcs.
The film "Welcome to Dongmakgol" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the convergence of soldiers from warring factions in a secluded village during the Korean War, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Welcome to Dongmakgol" is an adaptation of a stage play. A review of the main characters in both the original play and the movie reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed in the film adaptation.
Welcome to Dongmakgol is an original South Korean film based on an original play. Its characters are fictional and were not established as a different race in prior canon or real-world history. All characters are portrayed consistently with their intended racial background within the film's setting.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
8.8
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