'Hijack 1971' review: A story based on true events that is true to the heart


By AGENCY

'No, you won't get out of the plane faster if you get up as soon as the seatbelt sign is off.' — Handout

When it comes to films based on true events, whether a politically charged event or life of a heroic citizen, the biggest disappointment for the audience often comes in teary moments or an overly dramatic ending.

Director Kim Sung-han’s crime action film Hijack 1971 follows a simple plot centering on a goodhearted pilot Tae-in (Ha Jung-woo) over its 100-minute-long running time.

7 10

Summary:

A true to the heart true story.

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