Hijack 1971

Set in 1971, this action thriller follows the events of a commercial flight from Gangneung to Seoul. The journey turns chaotic when a passenger, Yong-dae, hijacks the plane with the intention of reaching North Korea. After an explosion occurs in the cabin, Tae-in, a former air force fighter pilot now working for a commercial airline, must take control of the aircraft. Alongside Captain Gyu-sik and flight attendant Ok-soon, he struggles to manage the crisis and ensure the safety of the passengers.

The film was directed by Kim Sung-han, who also served as a producer. The screenplay was written by Kim Kyung-chan. The main cast features Ha Jung-woo in the lead role of Tae-in, supported by Yeo Jin-goo, Sung Dong-il, and Chae Soo-bin. Other credited cast members include Moon You-kang and Kim Sun-young, with a total of 33 credited actors.

Released on June 21, 2024, the movie earned 15 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received a consistent reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 4,373 votes and a matching 6.8/10 on TMDB from 164 votes.