Movies - Save the Green Planet!

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Save the Green Planet! (Korean title: 지구를 지켜라!, Jigureul Jikyeora!) is a South Korean film from the year 2003. It was the directorial debut of Jang Jun-hwan, who also wrote the film. The movie mixes elements of multiple genres, including comedy, sci-fi, horror and thriller. The basic story starts when the main character Lee Byeong-gu kidnaps another man, who he is convinced is an alien.

Social Commentary

While "Save the Green Planet" presents itself as a comedy about alien abductions, there is an underlying commentary of working conditions in Korea. As the movie progresses, we learn that Byeong-gu had a girlfriend previous to Su-ni who was murdered by Corporate Gangsters during a Worker's Strike. We also learn that Byeong-gu's mother is illness is related to the company managed by Man-shik. The scene presents the activities of corrupt Corporate heads and the firm grip they have on labor unions.

Cast

Shin Ha-kyun
- Lee Byeong-gu
Baek Yun-shik - Kang Man-shik
Hwang Jeong-min
- Su-ni
Lee Jae-yong - Inspector Choo
Lee Ju-hyeon - Inspector Kim
Gi Ju-bong - Squad Leader Lee

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