Donghae Mulgwa Baekdusan-i

Donghae Mulgwa Baekdusan-i (Korean: 동해물과 백두산이), also known by the English title North Korean Guys, is a 2003 South Korean comedy film directed by Ahn Jin-Woo. The film explores the premise of two North Korean men who find themselves in South Korea under unexpected circumstances.

Plot

The story follows two friends who, while on a fishing trip in North Korea, fall asleep and accidentally drift across the border into South Korean waters. Stranded and without resources, the pair attempts to navigate life in the South. Their primary goal becomes returning home, which they hope to achieve by winning a singing contest that offers a trip to North Korea as the grand prize.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying the various individuals the protagonists encounter during their time in South Korea.

Actor Jung Joon-Ho — Jung Joon-Ho, who plays Choi Baek-Doo

Actor Kong Hyung-Jin — Kong Hyung-Jin, who plays Lim Dong-Hae

Actress Ryoo Hyoun-Kyoung — Ryoo Hyoun-Kyoung, who plays Han Na-Ra

Actor Park Chul — Park Chul, who plays Detective Ahn

Actor Park Sang-Wook — Park Sang-Wook, who plays Detective Park

Actress Kim Won-Hee — Kim Won-Hee, who plays the homestay lady

Actor Lee Jae-Ryong — Lee Jae-Ryong, who plays the jet ski rental man

Actor Song Hae — Song Hae, who plays the singing contest moderator

Scene from the film — A scene featuring the main characters

Production

The film was released on December 31, 2003, with a runtime of 120 minutes. It was distributed by Showbox and produced by a team including Kim Dong-Hyun, Yoon Jong-Heum, Kim Chan-Woo, Lim Young-Ho, and Sung Kang-Je.