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Project Silence
An oppressive, fog-drenched action-thriller where human vanity collides with unleashed military hubris. Project Silence plunges trapped souls into a claustrophobic nightmare, using a crumbling bridge suspended over dark abyss as a visual metaphor for society’s moral collapse.
Project Silence
Project Silence

탈출: 프로젝트 사일런스

"Every survivor is a target."

11 July 2024 South Korea 96 min 6.9 (413)

Director: Kim Tae-gon

Cast: Lee Sun-kyun, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Hie-won, Moon Sung-keun, Ye Su-jeong

Action Thriller Adventure Science Fiction Horror Political Corruption and Institutional Deception Technological Hubris and Animal Exploitation Parental Redemption and Generational Reconciliation Solidarity Across Social Strata Consequences of Ignored Truths
Budget: $14,750,000
Box Office: $6,283,415

Project Silence — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Cha Jung-won

Lee Sun-kyun

Archetype: Flawed Hero / Repentant Technocrat Key Trait: Sharp strategic intellect turned toward survival and fatherly duty

Motivation

Protecting his daughter Kyung-min and surviving the bridge collapse.

Character Arc

Evolves from a cynical political strategist willing to bury government scandals into a brave, principled father who exposes state corruption to save lives.

Jo Park

Ju Ji-hoon

Archetype: Rogue / Unlikely Savior / Comic Relief Key Trait: Unconventional resourcefulness and street-smart bravado

Motivation

Collecting unpaid fees initially, then surviving alongside his pet dog Jody.

Character Arc

Begins as a selfish, money-hungry tow-truck driver and gas station attendant, but becomes a courageous, loyal ally who uses his practical instincts to save others.

Dr. Yang

Kim Hee-won

Archetype: Cowardly Scientist / Weak Antagonist Key Trait: Weak-willed scientific opportunism

Motivation

Self-preservation and avoiding responsibility for the escape of the dogs.

Character Arc

Moves from frantically trying to protect his military contract and hide his bio-engineering failure to cowardice, before ultimately revealing the tragic truth about the Echo program.

Cha Kyung-min

Kim Su-an

Archetype: Moral Compass / Catalyst Key Trait: Empathetic idealism and emotional honesty

Motivation

Gaining personal independence while yearning for her father's genuine affection.

Character Arc

Moves from resentful distance toward her career-focused father to standing by his side during the crisis, guiding his moral awakening.

Jung Hyun-baek

Kim Tae-woo

Archetype: Corrupt Politician / Institutional Antagonist Key Trait: Ruthless political ambition

Motivation

Winning the South Korean presidential election at any cost.

Character Arc

Remains stubbornly unrepentant throughout, calculating political survival and ordering military suppressions to conceal state culpability.

Cast

Lee Sun-kyun as Cha Jeong-won
Ju Ji-hoon as Jo Park
Kim Hie-won as Doctor Yang
Moon Sung-keun as Byeong-hak
Ye Su-jeong as Soon-ok
Kim Tae-woo as Jeong Hyeon-baek
Park Hee-von as Sim Mi-ran
Park Ju-hyun as Sim Yoo-ra
Kim Su-an as Cha Kyeong-min
Ha Do-kwon as Captain Kang
Jang Kwang as Defense Minister
Choi Jung-woo as Chief Secretary
Ku Sung-hwan as Bus Driver
Park Ho-san as Deputy Intelligence Commander
Moon Byeong-ju as BJ

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