Swing Kids (2018)

Other name: 스윙키즈, 搖擺男孩, 勁舞Dancing癲, スウィング・キッズ, Seuwingkizeu, Seuwing Kijeu, Дети свинга

Description:

Set during the height of the Korean War, Swing Kids is a gripping historical drama that unfolds in a tense POW camp on Geoje Island in South Korea. As violent ideological conflicts rage between procommunist and anticommunist prisoners, an unexpected beacon of hope emerges. Sergeant Jackson is tasked by a superior officer with forming a tap-dancing team within the camp. Through a spirited audition, he recruits an unlikely group: Xiaofang, a Chinese soldier; Kang Byung Sam, a falsely accused South Korean; and Yang Pan Rae, a civilian striving to support her family. Jackson also discovers the extraordinary dancing talent of Roh Ki Soo, a rebellious young North Korean soldier. United by their shared passion, this diverse group forms the Swing Kids. Bound together in a place of war and division, they must overcome intense political turmoil. Will their dreams of dancing come true against all odds? Discover this moving tale of passion and survival.

Duration: 2 hr. 13 min.

Director: Kang Hyeong Cheol [강형철]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Historical; Musical; Romance; Teamwork; Tragedy