

실미도
- Action
- Drama
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 is a 2003 South Korean action-drama film based on true events following a covert military operation. The movie chronicles 31 criminals recruited by the South Korean military for a dangerous assassination mission on a remote island. Already released and widely available, it remains a landmark film in Korean cinema exploring themes of honor, sacrifice, and redemption.
When does Silmido come out?
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Streaming availability in United States
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Available in: South Korea · Taiwan
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in South Korea
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Digital purchase & rental in United States
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Top cast
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Sul Kyung-guKang In-chan
Ahn Sung-kiJae-hyun
Huh Joon-hoSergeant Jo
Jung Jae-youngSang-pil
Im Won-heeWon-hee
Kang Shin-ilGeun-jae
Kang Seong-jinChan-seok
Lee Jeong-heonSergeant Park
Uhm Tae-woongWon-sang
Lee Jong-munJeong-hun
Kim Kang-wooMin-ho
Jo Min-junJi-hwan
Lee Seung-cheolLee Byeong-ho
Ryoo Je-seungJe-seung- Won Woong-jaeSang-min

Trailer
Silmido (실미도) - Main Trailer with English Subtitles
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Silmido — frequently asked
When was Silmido released?
Silmido was released on December 24, 2003.
Is Silmido based on a true story?
Yes, the film is loosely based on a real military uprising from the 1970s and was inspired by actual events involving covert South Korean military operations during that era.
What is Silmido about?
The film follows 31 criminals assembled by the South Korean military on an island called Silmido to train for a suicide mission to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Il-sung in retaliation for a failed North Korean assassination attempt on South Korea's president in 1968. The story explores what happens when this mission is ultimately cancelled.
Where can I watch Silmido?
As a 2003 film that has been released, Silmido is available through various streaming platforms, digital retailers, and physical media. Availability varies by region and platform.









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