Silmido(2003)
실미도
A Forbidden History Now Breaks It Deep Silence.
Silmido Synopsis
On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.
Silmido (2003) is a action and drama film directed by Kang Woo-suk, released on December 24, 2003 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki, Huh Joon-ho and Jung Jae-young. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 137 ratings.
- Director:
- Kang Woo-suk
- Writers:
- Kim Hee-jae
- Producers:
- Jonathan Kim, Kang Woo-suk, Lee Min-ho
- Cinematographer:
- Kim Sung-bok
- Composer:
- Jo Yeong-wook
- Production:
- Hanmac Films, Cinema Service
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Silmido (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Silmido before you stream it.
Silmido Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sul Kyung-gu
as Kang In-chan
Ahn Sung-ki
as Jae-hyun
Huh Joon-ho
as Sergeant Jo
Jung Jae-young
as Sang-pil
Im Won-hee
as Won-hee
Kang Shin-il
as Geun-jae
Kang Seong-jin
as Chan-seok
Lee Jeong-heon
as Sergeant Park
Uhm Tae-woong
as Won-sang
Lee Jong-mun
as Jeong-hun
Kim Kang-woo
as Min-ho
Jo Min-jun
as Ji-hwan
Key crew
Directed by Kang Woo-suk, written by Kim Hee-jae, produced by Jonathan Kim, Kang Woo-suk and Lee Min-ho.
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Silmido Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 137 ratings.
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Silmido – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silmido online?
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Silmido (2003) is available to stream on U-NEXT. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Silmido?
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The main cast of Silmido (2003) includes Sul Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki, Huh Joon-ho, Jung Jae-young and Im Won-hee. The film was directed by Kang Woo-suk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Silmido released?
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Silmido was released on December 24, 2003 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is Silmido worth watching?
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Silmido (2003) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 137 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Silmido?
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Yes. The official Silmido trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.