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On the Pitch (2010)

Movie ★ 6.6 113 min

Comedy

As the World Cup gets started in 2002, a North Korean squad commander (Lee Seong-jae) stationed at the DMZ who is crazy about football is frustrated that he cannot participate in the excitement in the South. He loves football so much that he even memorizes all the names of the members of the South Korean national team. One night during a search operation in which the leader and his troops chase a boar to satisfy their hunger, they come face to face with soldiers from South Korea. It doesn’t take long for the soldiers to discover that they share a love of football and they begin secret radio communications so they can listen to matches together. When their secret is uncovered, the squad leader and his troops must find a way out of the situation.

Gye Yun-sik Writer Gye Yun-sik Director

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Released
May 27, 2010
Runtime
113 min
IMDb
tt3971968
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Cast

Lee Sung-jae Lee Sung-jae Northern group first squad command Jung Kyung-ho Jung Kyung-ho Corporal Joo Geun-chi Choi Ji-hyeon Choi Ji-hyeon Female police of radio team Yoo Tae-woong Yoo Tae-woong Northern investigative general Choo Sang-rok Northern group second squad commander Lee Jeong-ho-I Sentinel Mo Reum-jik kim Dam-hee Northern traveling troop Ji Dae-han Ji Dae-han Northern group platoon commande Lee Sun-ho Lee Sun-ho Northern soldier Heo Joong-hyeok Sentinel Kang Ha-gyoo Choi Sang-hak Warrior Park Si-hak Lee Jeong-joon Warrior Ri Doo-ik Yoo Min-hyeok Sentinel Rim Dae-cheol Lee Dal-Hyeong Special duty sergeant Kim Nan-joo Kim Nan-joo Traveling troop 1 Park Ji-hoon Northern group third squad commander Yoo Ga-yeong Traveling troop 2 Sim-wan Military police in radio team 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is On the Pitch about?
As the World Cup gets started in 2002, a North Korean squad commander (Lee Seong-jae) stationed at the DMZ who is crazy about football is frustrated that he cannot participate in the excitement in the South. He loves football so much that he even memorizes all the names of the members of the South Korean national team. One night during a search operation in which the leader and his troops chase a boar to satisfy their hunger, they come face to face with soldiers from South Korea. It doesn’t take long for the soldiers to discover that they share a love of football and they begin secret radio communications so they can listen to matches together. When their secret is uncovered, the squad leader and his troops must find a way out of the situation.
Who directed On the Pitch?
On the Pitch was directed by Gye Yun-sik.
Who stars in On the Pitch?
On the Pitch stars Lee Sung-jae, Jung Kyung-ho, Choi Ji-hyeon, Yoo Tae-woong.
When was On the Pitch released?
On the Pitch is a 2010 comedy film.
Where can I watch On the Pitch?
You can watch On the Pitch with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.