Ojanggunui Baltop (2018 Film)

Ojanggunui Baltop (also known as Soldier's Mementos) is a 2018 South Korean war drama film directed and written by Kim Jae-Han. The film explores the themes of innocence and the human cost of war through the experiences of a young man forced into military service.

Plot

The narrative centers on Oh Jang-Gyun, a young man living a simple, peaceful life in a rural village where he cultivates potatoes. His life is defined by his devotion to his mother and his affection for his neighbor, Ggot-Boon. His quiet existence is abruptly interrupted when he receives a draft notice for a war between an eastern and western country. Unfamiliar with the realities of combat, Jang-Gyun is thrust into a military training camp, leaving his home and loved ones behind.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying the soldiers and civilians affected by the conflict:

• Maeng Se-Chang as Oh Jang-Gyun
• Cho Hye-Jung as Ggot-Boon
• Seo Kab-Sook as Oh Jang-Gyun's mother
• Dong Bang-Woo as the Eastern country general
• Jung Gyu-Woon as the Platoon Leader
• Lee Sang-Hoon as Kim Cheom-Ji

Production

Ojanggunui Baltop was released in South Korea on August 15, 2018. The film has a runtime of 99 minutes and is categorized within the war, drama, and fantasy genres.