The South Korean film “Tae Guk Gi: Brotherhood of War” earned accolades from both international and domestic critics in 2004. It was director Kang Je-Gyu’s follow up to 1999’s box-office smash “Shiri”, another film that portrays the tension between the Southern and Northern sides of Korea. It is curious why director Kang waited 7 years to follow up his filmmaking success, but hey, better late than never. Well, Kang Je-Gyu may have abandoned the themes of tension … more
South Koreans have a way with film. In the last decade, they’ve had a particularly good run at presenting war stories, some from the World War II era and many others exploring the Korean War. I’ve had the good fortune of seeing several of them – each one perhaps a bit better than the last – and now I can add MY WAY to the burgeoning list of accomplishments. It’s a big budget critical success that opens your eyes to the plight of people who find themselves … more