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The film ‘Firefighter’ will finally meet audiences on December 4th. Based on the 2001 Hongje-dong fire disaster, the film completed its shooting in 2020, but its release was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the controversy surrounding lead actor Kwak DoWon’s DUI incident. Director Kwak KyungTaek stated, “This release is the day to break those shackles,” revealing that the project brought him much reflection and humility.
Kwak expressed that during the adaptation process of this film based on true events, he faced many dilemmas between creative freedom and respecting the events. While dealing with the stories of firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, he approached the narrative by only taking the bare bones of the incident to minimize the pain. He emphasized, “I wanted to convey the story that the sacrifices and efforts of firefighters continue across generations.”
The film vividly depicts the harsh working conditions of firefighters and the difficulties they face on the field. Particularly, it deeply portrays the inner world of firefighters through the growth of rookie rescue team member CheolWoong as he overcomes the trauma of a friend’s death. Joo Won shared his sentiments about the project, saying, “I could indirectly understand the fears while acting as CheolWoong.”
To realistically convey the tension of fire scenes, most fire scenes were shot with actual fires. Regarding this, Joo Won recalled, “When I entered the fire scene, it was so hot that I was speechless,” realizing how amazing firefighters are.
This film calmly portrays the daily lives of firefighters and their sense of duty, leaving a lasting impression on audiences. It is anticipated what kind of impact ‘Firefighter,’ soon to be released, will have.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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