Escape from Mogadishu

In a chaotic Mogadishu scarred by civil war, two Korean embassies, one from the North, one from the South, struggle to survive and extract their people. Diplomats Han Shin-sung and Rim Yong-soo along with Kang Dae-jin and Kim Myeong-hee coordinate a dangerous plan to flee as the city dissolves into gunfire, road blocks, and shifting loyalties. Our protagonists face language barriers, bureaucratic obstacles, and the harrowing reality that every mile toward the airport could be a trap. The film follows the meticulous planning, the tense crossings through check points, and the sudden acts of courage that emerge when diplomacy collides with street level chaos. It stays firmly focused on human stakes amid a larger wartime backdrop. The mood stays restrained.

Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan with Lee Ki-cheol as co-directors, the film anchors its tense escape in a world event and follows seasoned actors in a large scale production. It's presented as a serious diplomatic action drama based on actual incidents.

It earned around $29,855,981 worldwide, highlighting solid domestic support and noticeable international interest for a Korean war drama. The box office figures reflect a strong reception across markets and contemporary relevance from critics and audiences alike in many regions worldwide.

Several viewers and critics noted the film's bold focus on diplomacy amid gunfire, showing rivals working together under fire. It has contributed to a trend of Korean war dramas that mix high octane action with grounded, human scale storytelling and international appeal Its craft spotlights Korea's capability for wartime storytelling.

Critics generally praised the taut pacing and performances, while the central themes revolve around cooperation across ideological divides, resilience under threat, and the human cost of geopolitical crises. The film balances procedural drama with emotional depth to emphasize character choice. Its ending leaves audiences thinking about diplomacy and responsibility today.