Escape(2024)
“Fear a meaningless life, not death itself.”
Overview
After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.
Director
Lee Jong-pil
Studio
The LAMP
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Lee Je-hoon
as Lim Kyu-nam
Koo Kyo-hwan
as Lee Hyun-sang
Hong Xa-bin
as Kim Dong-hyuk
Seo Hyun-woo
as Major Cha
Lee Sung-wook
as Lieutenant Hong
Yoo Tae-joo
as Captain Ryu
Jung Jun-won
as Second Lieutenant Park
Jang Young-nam
as Dong-hyuk's Mother
Song Kang
as Min Sun-woo
Esom
as Nomad Leader
Lee Ho-jung
as Girl with Rifle
Shin Hyun-ji
as Sang-gu's Sister
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2024
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
Korean
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
The LAMP • Plus M Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escape?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Escape (2024).
What is Escape about?▼
After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.
Who directed Escape?▼
Escape was directed by Lee Jong-pil and released in 2024. It is a action, drama, thriller film.
How long is Escape?▼
Escape has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Escape?▼
The cast of Escape includes Lee Je-hoon as Lim Kyu-nam, Koo Kyo-hwan as Lee Hyun-sang, Hong Xa-bin as Kim Dong-hyuk, Seo Hyun-woo as Major Cha, Lee Sung-wook as Lieutenant Hong and more.
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