Theme

1. Synopsis

The film is based on a true story of a group of 71 undertrained and under gunned student soldiers
for South Korea during Korean War, who were mostly killed on August 11, 1950, during the
Battle of Pohang, while defending Pohang Girls Middle School, a strategic point for
safeguarding the Nakdong River, from an attack overwhelming North Korean forces for 11
hours.

2. Scene and Lines

 My Favorite Scene
-During the first encounter with the enemy, some of the students just hide behind
the wall and put their rifles above their heads, firing without aiming. During the second
battle, more students are able to actually aim at the enemy when they fire back.

 Five Powerful Lines

1. Lead with your heart - dangsin-ui ma-eum-eulo indohasibsio
2. Have some confidence – hwagsin-eulgajida
3. Believe in yourself – neo jasin-eul mid-eo la
4. You are the country. - neoneun nala ya
5. If you have a pure heart and good intensions, everyone will follow you. – sunsuhan ma-
eumgwa jeo-eun uidoga issdamyeon, moduga dangsin-eul ttalagal geos-ibnida.

3. Is this Story believable?

-The movie based on actual battle, 71 students-soldiers did defend Pohang Girls Middle
School for 11 hours against a larger force of North Korean soldiers, and most of them died
during the battle.

4. What did you dislike about the film?

- The battle scenes are psycho; there are far too many slow motion death scenes.
5. What do you like the most about the film, what is the challenge to you?

- I like the most of the film are the determinations and fear of the students who risk their
lives to defend the school no matter how strong the enemies are. And it challenge me to face or
fight in every circumstances, no matter how strong or big they are, always remember never give
up.

6. What is your realization towards Korea and its people?

- Korea is a great country, even though it was separated, both countries have their own
objectives. And its people work together to protect and to fight their homeland.

7. How it is related to the experiences of the Filipino people.

- The Philippines was colonized by many countries. Many Filipino people suffered in the
hands of the invaders in many years. But the Filipino people fought together for their freedom
led by our courageous heroes.

8. As a Louisian, were you inspired by the film?

-Yes, I was inspired by the film because it reminds me the revolution of our Filipino
heroes who defend our country during the colonization of the foreign countries. As a student we
can defend or fight for our beloved country and what belongs to us.
Title: 71 into the Fire

Running Time: 120 minutes

Writers of the Film:

 Lee Man-Hee
 Kim Dong-Woo
 John H. Lee

Director:

 John H. Lee

When was the film made?

 July 30, 2010

Where was the film made?

 South Korea

Leading Characters?

Choi Seung-hyun as Oh Jang-Beom

Cha Seung-won as Major Park Moo-rang

Kwon Sang-woo as Ku Kap-jo