So in a way, that makes it three films in a row that he's dabbled with men in uniform, exploring themes like brotherhood and friendship in blockbusters starring some of the biggest names in the industry. And Kang went on to direct only 2 more films over a twelve year period, the first being the war movie Taegukgi, and now My Way. No it wasn't any of the masters of old who got me hooked, but my first foray into Korean cinema on the big screen was actually to watch his Shiri, and while some may be of the opinion it's nothing more than a standard action thriller fare, it got me hooked, and to wonder just what more is out there in Korean cinema. I guess I have Korean director Kang Je-Gyu to thank for sparking an interest in Korean films.
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