Swing Kids

In the middle of the Korean War, the dream stage finally unfolds.
스윙키즈 (2018)
2:13 (133 min)
7.6/10
4 805
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8.1/10
92
7.5/10
3200
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Release date
Budget
$8 800 000
Revenue
$10 937 425
Director
Scenario
Composer
Koo Bon-chun
Producer
Lee An-na
Actors
Photo Doh Kyung-soo
Doh Kyung-soo
Roh Ki-soo
Photo Park Hye-su
Park Hye-su
Yang Pan-rae
Photo Oh Jung-se
Oh Jung-se
Kang Byung-sam
Photo Kim Min-ho
Kim Min-ho
Xiao Fang
Photo Ross Kettle
Ross Kettle
Brigadier General Roberts
All actors and roles (10)

Short description

Set during the Korean War, this drama follows Roh Ki-soo, a North Korean soldier held in the Geoje prisoner camp. While the camp is divided by political loyalty, Ki-soo becomes fascinated by tap dancing. He joins a dance group called Swing Kids, though the group's ambitions are eventually threatened by the tensions of their environment. The story is based on the musical Rho Ki-soo.

The film was written and directed by Kang Hyoung-chul, who previously directed Scandal Makers, Sunny, and Tazza: The Hidden Card, and later directed Hi-Five. The cast features Doh Kyung-soo in the lead role, alongside Jared Grimes, Park Hye-su, Oh Jung-se, Kim Min-ho, and Ross Kettle. The project was produced by Next Entertainment World and Annapurna Films.

Audiences responded positively to the film, with a rating of 7.5/10 from 3,200 votes on IMDb and 8/10 from 91 votes on TMDB. In comparison, film critics gave the movie a lower score of 6.3/10 based on 8 reviews.

What's left behind the scenes

  • Filming took place from October 18, 2017, to February 20, 2018.
  • The film is based on the musical "Ro Gi-su."

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