The Mine
“Where are we going, mom?”
Genres
Overview
A boy steps on a landmine during a border crossing with his mother. When his mother disappears to find help, the boy follows a group of mysterious soldiers only to find himself in a terrifying situation.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
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Release Date
2022-06-02
Status
Released
Original Language
Korean
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Jin Seo-yeon
Mother
Lee Joo-won
Son
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