One year after the Korean War, the conflict had reached a stalemate. The two opposing forces began to search for a way to end the grueling war of attrition, eventually settling on a modest village called ‘Pan Mun Jom’ near Gaeseong as the designated site for negotiations. Despite initial hopes for a quick resolution, the negotiating parties encountered obstacles that prevented an agreement. Disputes over the military demarcation line and the repatriation of prisoners of war thwarted their efforts. The film peels back the layers to reveal the untold story of Pan Mun Jom, shedding light on a history that has remained hidden until now.
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Song Won-geun Director · Choi Hyoung-seok Cinematographer
First release September 16, 2023 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 판문점
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Original title
판문점
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Korean
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Korean
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South Korea · September 16, 2023
Premiere · DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
South Korea · June 19, 2024
Theatrical · 2024-06-19
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