Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2005, Welcome to Dongmakgol is a comedy, drama, war and history film directed by Bae Jong, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the long running play by Jang Jin, the story is set in Korea during the Korean War in 1950. Soldiers from both the North and South, as well as an American pilot, find themselves in a secluded and naively idealistic village, its residents unaware of the outside world, including the war.
Who’s in it. Welcome to Dongmakgol stars Jung Jae-young as Chief Comrade Lee Su-Hwa, Shin Ha-kyun as 2nd Lt. Pyo Hyun-chul, Kang Hye-jung as Yeo-il and Steve Taschler as Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Welcome to Dongmakgol has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $33.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome to Dongmakgol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome to Dongmakgol tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005)?
- In US, Welcome to Dongmakgol is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Welcome to Dongmakgol worth watching?
- Welcome to Dongmakgol holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Welcome to Dongmakgol?
- Welcome to Dongmakgol stars Jung Jae-young, Shin Ha-kyun, Kang Hye-jung, Steve Taschler and Im Ha-ryong.
- When was Welcome to Dongmakgol released?
- Welcome to Dongmakgol was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.