Jinwoo, a Korean American, returns to Seoul amid an escalating global crisis. Despite being exempt from service, he’s determined to enlist in the military and join the Korean soldiers being sent overseas. Awaiting his deployment day, he spends his time wandering the city’s winding streets, reconnecting with old friends and trying to win the approval of his stern, reserved father. A quiet tension builds as the big day approaches, and Jinwoo begins to question his decision.
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James Choi Director
United States release October 25, 2025 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 부름 전에
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Original title
부름 전에
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Korean
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Korean
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United States · October 25, 2025
Premiere · Chicago International Film Festival
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