Bogota: City of the Lost
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| Hangul | 보고타: 마지막 기회의 땅 |
| RR | Bogota: majimak gihoeui ttang |
| MR | Pogot'a: majimak kihoeŭi ttang |
| Directed by | Kim Seong-je |
| Written by | Hwang Seong-gu Kim Seong-je |
| Produced by | Shin Beom-su Park Seong-il |
| Starring | Song Joong-ki Lee Hee-joon Kwon Hae-hyo Park Ji-hwan Cho Hyun-chul Kim Jong-soo |
| Cinematography | Lee Seong-jae Hwang Gi-seok |
| Edited by | Kim Sun-min |
| Music by | Jeong Hyun-su |
Production companies | Watermelon Pictures Idioplan |
| Distributed by | Megabox Plus M |
Release dates |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Languages | Korean Spanish |
| Budget | US$8.6 million[1] |
| Box office | US$2.7 million[2][3] |
Bogota: City of the Lost (Korean: 보고타: 마지막 기회의 땅) is a 2024 South Korean crime drama film co-written and directed by Kim Seong-je, starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Hee-joon and Kwon Hae-hyo. It tells the story of immigrants who start dangerous deals to survive in Bogotá, the last land for their hopeless lives.[4][5]
The film premiered at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in October 3, 2024.[6] It was released theatrically on December 31, 2024.[7]
Plot
Unable to escape the aftermath of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, 19-year-old Guk-hee moves to Bogotá with his family, wishing for a better life only to end up living from hand to mouth. To survive in this unfamiliar land, Guk-hee starts working under Sergeant Park, who holds power in the Korean Merchants' Association. Catching Park's eye with his diligence, Guk-hee is tasked with participating in a smuggling operation for clothing as part of a test.
Amid a life-threatening crisis where Colombian customs nearly apprehend them, Guk-hee risks his life to protect Sergeant Park's goods, leaving a lasting impression not only on Park but also on Soo-yeong, a customs broker. Soon, Soo-yeong makes Guk-hee a dangerous proposal. Realizing that his choices can change the landscape of the Korean community in Bogotá, Guk-hee begins to yearn for even greater success.
Cast
- Song Joong-ki as Guk-hee[8]
- Lee Hee-joon as Soo-yeong[9]
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Sergeant Park Jang-soo
- Park Ji-hwan as Junior Boss Park
- Cho Hyun-chul as Jae-woong[10]
- Kim Jong-soo as Guk-hee's father
Production
Filming began in January 2020, in Bogotá, Colombia, but in March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production was halted after completing about 40% of the filming.[11] After that, the production team reorganized the entire production and resumed filming in Korea in June 2021.[12]
On July 2, 2021, it was reported that the filming was temporary suspended after it was confirmed that Song Joong-ki had been in contact with a COVID-19 confirmed person from the outside. Actor tested negative but was self-isolated per protocol.[13] On July 15, filming resumed after Song completed self-quarantine.[14]
Filming concluded in October 2021.[15][16]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Film Producers Association Awards | December 18, 2025 | Best Supporting Actor | Kwon Hae-hyo | Won | [17] |
References
- ^ Baek, Byung-yeul (February 5, 2025). "Korean cinema continues exodus to Netflix as box office woes intensify". The Korea Times. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "Bogota: City of the Lost". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ Kim Ji-won (January 3, 2022). "[TEN무비] 한국영화 포문 여는 '경관의 피'→송중기 '보고타'…2022 라인업③ 에이스메이커, 메가박스중앙" [[TEN Movie] 'Blood of a Police Officer' → Song Joong-ki's 'Bogota'... 2022 Lineup ③ Ace Maker, Megabox JoongAng] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Im Soo-yeon (January 13, 2022). 2022년 한국영화 신작 프로젝트: '보고타' 김성제 감독 [A new Korean film project in 2022: 'Bogota', directed by Kim Seong-je] (in Korean). Cine21. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Bae Hyo-joo (August 26, 2024). 유아인 떠나고 김성철 온 '지옥2' 부산국제영화제서 첫 공개 ['Hell 2' with Yoo Ah-in leaving and Kim Sung-chul coming in premieres at Busan International Film Festival]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Lee Seung-mi (November 25, 2024). "콜롬비아 생존기"…송중기 주연 '보고타', 12월 31일 개봉 확정 ["Colombia Survival Story"… Song Joong-ki Starring 'Bogota', Release Date Confirmed for December 31st] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Bo-ra (July 18, 2019). [단독]송중기, 영화 '보고타' 캐스팅..90년대 콜롬비아 韓이민자 변신(종합) [[Exclusive] Song Joong-ki, cast in the movie 'Bogota'... Transformed into a Colombian immigrant in the 90s (comprehensive)] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeon Hyeong-hwa (May 3, 2021). 송중기x이희준 '보고타' 5월말 韓촬영 재개..콜롬비아 촬영은 미정 [공식] [Song Joong-ki x Lee Hee-jun's 'Bogota' resumes filming in Korea at the end of May.. Filming in Colombia undecided [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Bo-ra (July 25, 2019). [단독]송중기X조현철, 영화 '보고타'로 첫 만남..韓이민자 변신(종합) [[Exclusive] Song Joong-ki X Jo Hyun-cheol, first meeting with the movie 'Bogota'... Transformation of Korean immigrants (comprehensive)] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeong Ahn-ji (March 24, 2020). [종합]영화계 코로나19 직격탄 ing…해외 촬영 올스톱→'보고타' 송중기·이희준, 귀국 후 자가격리 [[Comprehensive] Film industry's direct hit with Corona 19 ing... Overseas filming all-stop → 'Bogota' Song Joong-ki and Lee Hee-jun, self-quarantine after returning home] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Da-hye (June 23, 2021). 송중기·이희준 주연 영화 '보고타' 국내 촬영 재개 [Filming for 'Bogota' starring Song Joong-ki and Lee Hee-jun resumes in Korea] (in Korean). Asia Today. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ Kang Hyo-jin (July 2, 2021). 송중기 확진자 접촉→영화 '보고타' 촬영 중단 "안전 관리 후 재개"[전문] [Song Joong-ki's contact with confirmed case → Filming of 'Bogota' stopped "Resume after safety management" [Full text]] (in Korean). Spotify News. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Jin-young (July 15, 2021). 자가격리 끝낸 송중기, '보고타' 촬영 재개(공식) [Song Joong-ki after self-quarantine resumes filming for 'Bogota' (official)] (in Korean). Joy News. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ Jeong Hyung-hwa (October 6, 2021). 송중기 '보고타' 드디어 촬영 끝.."많은 고비 넘긴 만큼 특별" [Song Joong-ki's 'Bogota' filming is finally over... "It's so special that many obstacles have been overcome"] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Han-rim (October 6, 2021). 송중기 주연 '보고타' 크랭크 업…"고비 넘겨 특별한 시간" [Song Joong-ki's 'Bogota' cranks up... "A special time over the hurdles"] (in Korean). The Fact. Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Se-yeon (December 18, 2025). '세계의 주인' 작품상→이병헌·이혜영 남녀주연상…제12회 한국영화제작가협회상의 선택 [종합] ["Master of the World" wins Best Picture → Lee Byung-hun and Lee Hye-young win Best Actor and Actress… Selections from the 12th Korean Film Producers Association Awards [Comprehensive]]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved December 18, 2025 – via Naver.
External links
- Bogota: City of the Lost at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- Bogota: City of the Lost at HanCinema