The Korean Film Council affirmed that Escape From Mogadishu topped at the box office on the first day of its release.
Acquiring an audience of 136,741 on the 28th, the film seizes the highest opening record among Korean films that were released this year.
Ranking second is Boss Baby: Family Business with 34,236 admissions, and on the third spot is Black Widow sealing a 28,874 audience.
Directed by Ryu Seung Wan, Escape From Mogadishu narrates the stories of civilians that need to survive during the Somali Civil War in 1991.
Escape From Mogadishu‘s Historical Plot
The film depicts the struggles and desperate escape of the characters during the war. The film may be a bit sensitive however this would inform the audiences of the dilemma that these civilians have.
Added to the tension is their situation that no one can help them but themselves.
Top and talented actors such as Kim Yoon Seok, Jo In Sung, Heo Joon Ho, Kim So Jin and Koo Kyo Wan turns into citizens who would do everything just to survive.
Kim starred in popular films like The Chaser and Punch. Jo is also known for his excellent acting skills in dramas like The Great Battle, The King, That Winter the Wind Blows, and It’s Okay, That’s Love.
Meanwhile, Director Ryu that directed The Berlin File and Veteran, showed once again his directing skills on his 11th feature film Escape From Mogadishu.
In terms of history, the Somali Civil War lasted for 30 years and affected the massive population of Somalia.
Knowing this event, the film also became an informative tool in world history. The film enlightens the viewers that wars shattered many dreams and families.
If you are interested in historical films like Escape From Mogadishu, then you should consider this film and watch it with your whole family.
On the 7th day of its release, the film officially surpassed the 1 million admission mark per data released by Korean Film Council. A first for Korean films this year.
Source: NEWS1 | SPOTV News
Photos: Filmmaker R&K | Dexter Studios
