Film

Before the Call 2025

Drama 61 min

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.

Drama Father son relationship

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Character

Contemplative, prestige, character-led and spare.

contemplativerelentless
unpretentiousprestige
character-led

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James ChoiDirector
James ChoiWriter
Jeesoo LeeProducer

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