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● Plot Summary 2h 00m War

71: Into the Fire (2010) — full plot summary

Directed by John H. Lee, 71: Into the Fire unfolds across 2h 00m of war. This page covers the story beat by beat. For the ending, see the dedicated ending explained page.

● TL;DR

In August 1950, waiting for UN troops to arrive, the South Korean army assembled to protect Nakdong River.

The story

71: Into the Fire is a 2010 South Korean war drama film directed by John H. Lee and starring Cha Seung-won, Kwon Sang-woo, Choi Seung-hyun, and Kim Seung-woo. The film was made in commemoration of those who fought during the Korean War.

Setting & tone

71: Into the Fire is set in South Korea and works primarily in English. Tonally it sits in War, drawing on the conventions of each while filtering them through John H. Lee's direction.

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A scene-by-scene breakdown of the final act, the closing shot, and what it all means.

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