JOINT SECURITY AREA (JSA)

Released 2000

"Joint Security Area" is an intelligent murder mystery set at the only meeting point between North and South Korea, whose tragic solution reveals the war zone's tension between hate and humanity.

Identify and describe the role of: 

Sergeant Lee Soo Hyuk:

 

Sergeant Oh:

 

 Private Nam:

 

Private Jung:

 

This film is more than just a story of four particular soldiers. It is a depiction of the greater fears and hopes of a divided nation. Using this film as a guide:

1.      What do you see as the major barriers to the re-unification of North and South Korea?

 

 

2.      In your assessment what does the ending of this movie suggest about the future of the Korean Peninsula?

 

 

3.      How is the North Korean policy of Juche depicted in the film?

 

 

4.      Which character do you believe to be the hero of this film.  Explain your answer.