Save the Green Planet!
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| Save the Green Planet! | |
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 Save the Green Planet promotional poster |
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| Directed by | Jang Jun-hwan |
| Produced by | Sidus Pictures |
| Written by | Jang Jun-hwan |
| Starring | Shin Ha-kyun Baek Yun-shik |
| Distributed by | CJ Entertainment Koch-Lorber Films |
| Release date(s) | 2003 (South Korea) |
| Running time | 118 min. |
| Language | Korean |
| Budget | $3,000,000 |
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Save the Green Planet! (Korean title: 지구를 지켜라!, Jigureul Jikyeora!) is a South Korean film from the year 2003. It was the directorial debut of Jang Jun-hwan, who also wrote the film. The movie mixes elements of multiple genres, including comedy, sci-fi, horror and thriller. The basic story starts when the main character Lee Byeong-gu kidnaps another man, who he is convinced is an alien.
[edit] Social Commentary
While "Save the Green Planet" presents itself as a comedy about alien abductions, there is an underlying commentary of working conditions in Korea. As the movie progresses, we learn that Byeong-gu had a girlfriend previous to Su-ni who was murdered by Corporate Gangsters during a Worker's Strike. We also learn that Byeong-gu's mother's illness is related to the company managed by Man-shik. The scene presents the activities of corrupt Corporate heads and the firm grip they have on labor unions.
[edit] Cast
- Shin Ha-kyun as Lee Byeong-gu
- Baek Yun-shik as Kang Man-shik
- Hwang Jeong-min as Su-ni
- Lee Jae-yong as Inspector Choo
- Lee Ju-hyeon as Inspector Kim
- Gi Ju-bong as Squad Leader Lee
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