JSA: Joint Security Area

Gunfire breaks out in the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea in this gripping thriller from Park Chan-wook.

Gunfire breaks out in the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea, leaving two North Korean soldiers dead while a wounded South Korean soldier flees to safety. With the peace between the two nations on a knife-edge, a team of investigators, headed by Swiss Army Major Sophie Jean, is dispatched to question both sides to determine what really happened out in no-man's land.

Before Oldboy and The Handmaiden, visionary filmmaker Park Chan-wook helmed this gripping tale of deceit, misunderstanding and the senselessness of war. The recipient of multiple accolades, including Best Film at South Korea's 2001 Grand Bell Awards, JSA: Joint Security Area showcases Park's iconic style in an embryonic form, and demonstrates that humanity and common purpose can be found in the most unlikely places.