Yeonpyeong Haejeon(2015) — Deluxe

, released internationally as Northern Limit Line , is a 2015 South Korean war film directed by Kim Hak-sun. It depicts the real-life Second Battle of Yeonpyeong , a naval skirmish between North and South Korean patrol boats that occurred on June 29, 2002. Historical Context

The film became a major commercial success in South Korea, resonating deeply with audiences for its emotional portrayal of the young sailors' sacrifices.

While most of South Korea was swept up in the excitement of co-hosting the , a deadly naval clash broke out near the Northern Limit Line (NLL), the maritime border in the Yellow Sea. Two North Korean patrol boats crossed the line and launched a surprise attack on South Korean vessels, specifically targeting the gunboat Chamsuri 357 . Plot and Characters Yeonpyeong haejeon(2015)

The strict but dedicated commander of the vessel.

The film spends its first half developing the camaraderie and personal lives of the crew on the Chamsuri 357 before transitioning into a visceral, real-time depiction of the battle. Key figures include: , released internationally as Northern Limit Line ,

A young medic whose perspective often grounds the emotional core of the story. Production and Impact

The film serves as both a historical record of the 2002 incident and a memorial to the six South Korean sailors who lost their lives during the engagement. Yeonpyeong haejeon (2015) - IMDb While most of South Korea was swept up

After facing funding difficulties when original investors backed out, the film was completed largely through crowdfunding from the South Korean public, who viewed the subject as a patriotic tribute.