Bogota: City of the Lost
Upcoming South Korean crime drama film
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Bogota: City of the Lost (Korean: 보고타: 마지막 기회의 땅) is a 2024 South Korean crime drama film co-written and directed by Kim Seong-je, starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Hee-joon and Kwon Hae-hyo. It tells the story of immigrants who start dangerous deals to survive in Bogotá, the last land for their hopeless lives.[4][5]
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| Hangul | 보고타: 마지막 기회의 땅 |
| RR | Bogota: majimak gihoeui ttang |
| MR | Pogot'a: majimak kihoeŭi ttang |
| Directed by | Kim Seong-je |
| Written by | Hwang Seong-gu Kim Seong-je |
| Produced by | Shin Beom-su Park Seong-il |
| Starring | Song Joong-ki Lee Hee-joon Kwon Hae-hyo Park Ji-hwan Cho Hyun-chul Kim Jong-soo |
| Cinematography | Lee Seong-jae Hwang Gi-seok |
| Edited by | Kim Sun-min |
| Music by | Jeong Hyun-su |
Production companies | Watermelon Pictures Idioplan |
| Distributed by | Megabox Plus M |
Release dates |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Languages | Korean Spanish |
| Budget | US$8.6 million[1] |
| Box office | US$2.7 million[2][3] |
The film premiered at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in October 3, 2024.[6] It was released theatrically on December 31, 2024.[7]
Plot
Unable to escape the aftermath of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, 19-year-old Guk-hee moves to Bogotá with his family, wishing for a better life only to end up living from hand to mouth. To survive in this unfamiliar land, Guk-hee starts working under Sergeant Park, who holds power in the Korean Merchants' Association. Catching Park's eye with his diligence, Guk-hee is tasked with participating in a smuggling operation for clothing as part of a test.
Amid a life-threatening crisis where Colombian customs nearly apprehend them, Guk-hee risks his life to protect Sergeant Park's goods, leaving a lasting impression not only on Park but also on Soo-yeong, a customs broker. Soon, Soo-yeong makes Guk-hee a dangerous proposal. Realizing that his choices can change the landscape of the Korean community in Bogotá, Guk-hee begins to yearn for even greater success.
Cast
- Song Joong-ki as Guk-hee[8]
- Lee Hee-joon as Soo-yeong[9]
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Sergeant Park Jang-soo
- Park Ji-hwan as Junior Boss Park
- Cho Hyun-chul as Jae-woong[10]
- Kim Jong-soo as Guk-hee's father
Production
Filming began in January 2020, in Bogotá, Colombia, but in March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production was halted after completing about 40% of the filming.[11] After that, the production team reorganized the entire production and resumed filming in Korea in June 2021.[12]
On July 2, 2021, it was reported that the filming was temporary suspended after it was confirmed that Song Joong-ki had been in contact with a COVID-19 confirmed person from the outside. Actor tested negative but was self-isolated per protocol.[13] On July 15, filming resumed after Song completed self-quarantine.[14]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Korean Film Producers Association Awards | December 18, 2025 | Best Supporting Actor | Kwon Hae-hyo | Won | [17] |