Unfinished (2018 South Korean Film)
Unfinished (Korean: 출국; RR: Chulkuk) is a 2018 South Korean drama film directed and written by No Kyu-Yeob. The film explores themes of political tension and personal sacrifice within the context of the Korean peninsula's history during the late 20th century.
Plot
Set in 1986, the story follows Oh Young-Min (played by Lee Beom-Soo), a professor specializing in Marxian economics based in Berlin. Seeking recognition for his academic achievements, Young-Min makes the decision to travel to North Korea with his family. Upon arrival, he realizes the gravity of his mistake and the restrictive reality of the regime. The narrative focuses on his subsequent attempts to escape the country with his family.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast portraying various figures involved in the political and personal struggle of the protagonist:
- Lee Beom-Soo as Oh Young-Min
- Yeon Woo-Jin as Choi Moo-Hyuk
- Park Hyuk-Kwon as Chamsa Kim
- Park Joo-Mi as Shin Eun-Sook
- Lee Hyun-Jung as Hye-Won
- Do Young-Seo as Gyu-Won
- Jin Sun-Kyu as Kkongchi
- Lee Jong-Hyuk as Section Chief Choi
- Eom Ji-Man as Section Chief Choi's agent 2
Production
The film was produced by Shin Ye-Rim and Choi Myung-Sook, with cinematography by Lee Yong-Gab. It was released in South Korea on November 14, 2018, with a total runtime of 105 minutes.