‘Swing Kids’ should be commended for its ambition, even if it doesn’t always manage to juggle all its balls as well as wants to. Is it the best film to come out of Korea this year? No, that title belongs to festival darling ‘Parasite’. But is it one of the most affecting experiences I’ve had with a film this year? Absolutely. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full…
Swing Kids (2018)
In the middle of the Korean War, the dream stage finally unfolds.
Rebellious Ki-soo from North Korea is mesmerized by tap dance in prison camps. Ki-soo joins as a team member of a dance team named 'Swing Kids'. Yet suddenly, their dreams about dancing in prison camps are put in danger.
Top Cast
Doh Kyung-soo
Roh Ki-soo
Jared Grimes
Jackson
Park Hye-su
Yang Pan-rae
Oh Jung-se
Kang Byung-sam
Kim Min-ho
Xiao Fang
Ross Kettle
Brigadier General Roberts
A.J. Simmons
Jamie
Song Jae-ryong
Sam-sik
Lee Kyu-sung
Man-chul
David Lee
Kwang-kuk
Kim Dong-gun
Roh Ki-jin
Park Jin-joo
Linda
Joo Hae-eun
Mae-hwa
Park Hyoung-soo
Interpreter
Lee Dong-yong
Black Marketeer
Kim Kyu-baek
Volleyball Prisoner
Reviews
**Summary: 9/10:** A joyous, heartbreaking musical drama. Director Kang Hyeong-cheol and his extraordinary cast prove that music and dance transcend every imaginary border humans create. Swing Kids is a 2018 South Korean musical drama directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol that does something remarkable: it makes you forget you're watching a film about one of the most brutal periods in modern history. Set during the…
FAQ about Swing Kids
What is Swing Kids about?
Rebellious Ki-soo from North Korea is mesmerized by tap dance in prison camps. Ki-soo joins as a team member of a dance team named 'Swing Kids'. Yet suddenly, their dreams about dancing in prison camps are put in danger.
When was Swing Kids released?
Swing Kids was released in 2018.
What genres does Swing Kids belong to?
Swing Kids is categorised as Drama, War.
Who stars in Swing Kids?
The cast of Swing Kids includes Doh Kyung-soo, Jared Grimes, Park Hye-su, Oh Jung-se, Kim Min-ho.