White Badge (1992 Film)

White Badge (Korean: 하얀전쟁; RR: Hayan Jeongjaeng) is a 1992 South Korean war drama film directed by Chung Ji-Young. The film is notable for its exploration of the lingering psychological trauma experienced by South Korean soldiers who participated in the Vietnam War.

Background

The film examines the experiences of Korean veterans returning to civilian life after serving in the Vietnam War. It focuses on the internal conflicts and societal alienation faced by these men, moving away from traditional heroic portrayals of war to address the lasting effects of combat on the individual psyche.

Production

Directed by Chung Ji-Young, White Badge was released in South Korea on July 4, 1992. The film has a runtime of 124 minutes and is presented in the Korean language.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying the various struggles of the veterans:

Ahn Sung-Kee as Kiju Han
Lee Kyoung-Young as Chinsu Pyon
Shim Hye-Jin as Yongok Kim
Dok Ko Yeong Jae as Munki Kim
Heo Jun-Ho as Bangjang Hong
Se Jun Kim as Hisik Chon
Ahn Do-Hun
Kim Bo-Sung
Lee Eun-Suk
Hong Suk-Youn as Staff Sergeant Jang