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Swing Kids
스윙키즈
2018 133 min South Korea 12+
★7.3
Drama, War
Director: Kang Hyoung-chul
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Description
Rebellious Ki-soo from North Korea is mesmerized by tap dance in prison camps. Ki-soo joins as a team member of a dance team named 'Swing Kids'. Yet suddenly, their dreams about dancing in prison camps are put in danger.
US Gross:
$222,001
Starring
A.J. Simmons
Actor
Kim Min-jae
Actor
Oh Jung-se
Actor
Awards
7 wins & 14 nominations
Key opinion
Swing Kids is an ambitious and emotionally resonant film that blends musical performance with the stark realities of a POW camp. While it presents a compelling, character-driven narrative, its tonal shifts and deliberate pacing invite varied reactions regarding its overall impact.
| Acting | Doh Kyung-soo delivers a professional and highly committed performance that justifies the director's specific casting choice. | |
| Theme | The narrative succeeds in using dance as a powerful metaphor for shedding ideological constraints and finding individual humanity. | |
| Ending | The film concludes with an ending that is bracingly truthful and frank, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer. | |
| Pacing | The film's ambitious attempt to balance a musical spectacle with the tragedy of war results in an uneven experience for some viewers. |