Brothers in Heaven (2018 Film)

Brothers in Heaven (Korean: 돌아와요 부산항애; RR: Dolawayo Busanhangae), also known by its literal title Come Back to Busan Port, is a South Korean action-crime film directed by Park Hee-Joon. The film explores the conflict between fraternal twins who are separated during childhood and eventually find themselves on opposing sides of the law.

Promotional poster for Brothers in Heaven — Promotional poster for the film Brothers in Heaven.

Plot

The story follows Tae-Joo (played by Jo Han-Sun) and Tae-Sung (played by Sung Hoon). After being separated at a young age, the brothers reunite as adults, only to discover that their paths have diverged significantly. Tae-Joo has become a dedicated detective working with a special investigation unit, while Tae-Sung has risen to become a high-ranking member of a criminal organization involved in relic smuggling.

Production

The film was written and directed by Park Hee-Joon. Principal photography for the project commenced on August 26, 2016, and concluded on October 30, 2016. It was distributed by 9ers Entertainment.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying the brothers at different stages of their lives and their associates:

Jo Han-Sun as Tae-Joo
Sung Hoon as Tae-Sung
Yoon So-Yi as Chan-Mi
Kong Jung-Hwan as Sang-Du
Park Chul-Min as Kang-Gu
Son Byung-Ho as Shane
Park Jung-Hak as President Hwang
Ji Min-Hyuk as young Tae-Sung
Yoo Je-Gun as young Tae-Joo
Shin Se-Hwi as young Chan-Mi

Actor Sung Hoon — Sung Hoon, who portrays the adult Tae-Sung.

Actor Jo Han-Sun — Jo Han-Sun, who portrays the adult Tae-Joo.

Actress Yoon So-Yi — Yoon So-Yi, who portrays Chan-Mi.

Actor Kong Jung-Hwan — Kong Jung-Hwan, who portrays Sang-Du.

Actor Park Chul-Min — Park Chul-Min, who portrays Kang-Gu.

Actor Son Byung-Ho — Son Byung-Ho, who portrays Shane.

Actor Park Jung-Hak — Park Jung-Hak, who portrays President Hwang.

Actor Ji Min-Hyuk — Ji Min-Hyuk, who portrays the young Tae-Sung.

Actor Yoo Je-Gun — Yoo Je-Gun, who portrays the young Tae-Joo.

Actress Shin Se-Hwi — Shin Se-Hwi, who portrays the young Chan-Mi.