Escape from Mogadishu — Movie Quotes

Ambassador Han addresses both South and North Korean contingents gathered together in the South Korean residence.

Establishes that survival supersedes all Cold War political disputes and ideological dogmas inside the besieged compound.

Kang urges Tae Joon-ki and the North Koreans to stop suspecting foul play and pool their physical resources.

Highlights the ultimate absurdity of ideological division when facing imminent physical death.

Rim stands outside the South Korean embassy gate at night, swallowing his pride to plead for shelter for the women and children.

Marks the poignant breakdown of decades of state hostility in favor of human survival and collective protection.

Whispered to the group as the evacuation aircraft touches down in Kenya, preparing them for the arrival of intelligence handlers.

Represents the devastating necessity of feigning ignorance to protect one another from state intelligence retribution upon returning to civilization.