---
title: "Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tae-guk-gi-the-brotherhood-of-war-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11658
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 148
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tae-guk-gi-the-brotherhood-of-war-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Kang Je-gyu Films, KD Media, Seoul Broadcasting System. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two brothers are forced to fight together in the Korean War."

### Why Watch
- features intense combat and dramatic family stakes
- explores the human cost of the Korean War

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains heavy war violence and mature themes
- features a runtime of over two hours
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense action and war-related violence suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, drama, history, war

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kang Je-kyu
- **Networks / Studios**: Kang Je-gyu Films, KD Media, Seoul Broadcasting System

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jang Dong-gun** as *Lee Jin-tae*
- **Won Bin** as *Lee Jin-seok*
- **Lee Eun-ju** as *Kim Young-shin*
- **Gong Hyung-jin** as *Yong-man*
- **Lee Young-ran** as *Mother*
- **Jang Min-ho** as *Old Lee Jin-seok*
- **Jo Yoon-hee** as *Jin-seok's Grandaughter*
- **An Kil-kang** as *Sergeant Huh*
- **Park Gil-su** as *Excavation Team Leader*
- **Jung Jin** as *Pfc. Im*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2004.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It spans action, adventure, drama, history, and war genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and twenty-eight minutes.

### Q: What is the main plot premise?
Two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, and the elder takes risky missions to shield the younger.

### Q: What is the rating of the film?
The film carries an R rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11658)

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