Crossing
Crossing

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Crossing

2020
Movie
50 min
English

Tom returns to his small hometown for a weekend after a tragedy befalls him and his former friends.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Kwon Sung-changGenres: Drama, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where the Korean Peninsula is divided and experiencing conflict, a former NIS agent named Kang Yong-hoon is tasked with a mission to cross the border. His objective is to retrieve a defecting scientist who holds critical information that could prevent a catastrophic war. He must navigate through dangerous territories and evade enemy forces, all while confronting his own past and the moral ambiguities of his mission.

Critical Reception

Crossing received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its intense action sequences and timely themes of division and reunification. However, some found the plot to be predictable and the character development to be somewhat lacking. Audiences generally appreciated the film's ambitious scope and its depiction of a plausible, albeit grim, future.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thrilling action and suspenseful plot.

  • Some critics found the narrative a bit formulaic.

  • The film's depiction of a divided Korea resonated with many viewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available or aggregated through Google.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of a divided Korean peninsula reflects ongoing geopolitical realities and anxieties, making its themes particularly relevant to its intended audience.

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