Review of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) by Oe S — 08 Mar 2008

Slightly setimental and melodramatic but still one of the best war films I've seen so far.

This review of Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) was written by Oe S on 08 Mar 2008.

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War has generally received very positive reviews.

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