Shot on location in Jordan to authentically double for Afghanistan, the film is praised for its atmospheric tension and realistic depiction of the regional landscape. Viewing and Safety Information
The Point Men (2023) is a South Korean action-thriller directed by Yim Soon-rye, detailing the 2007 hostage crisis where 23 missionaries were captured in Afghanistan. The film, starring Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin, dramatizes the high-stakes rescue negotiations conducted in Jordan. For more detailed information, visit Wikipedia . AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
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The film is anchored by performances from some of South Korea’s most prominent actors: as Jung Jae-ho, the pressured diplomat. Hyun Bin as Park Dae-sik, the seasoned NIS agent.
: Park Dae-sik (played by Hyun Bin) is a rugged NIS agent and Middle East expert who believes in more direct, often unconventional, methods.