Firefighters

Firefighters

Courage to save.

NR 2024 · 106 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

Even in the harshest environments, firefighters must focus on extinguishing fires and rescuing everyone there. At 3:47 AM on March 4, 2001, the 119 emergency call center receives a phone call about a fire that has broken out in the Hongje-dong neighborhood. Firefighters, including newcomer Cheol-woong, rush to the scene.

Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek · Written by Kwak Kyung-taek

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