The biographical Korean War drama is more about the bonds of friendship than war itself. The film’s director and stars share how they brought the story to life.
One of the most complicated, unfair obstacles that a cinematographic work sometimes must overcome is the audience s anticipation when, in the same release
J.D. Dillard s 2016 breakout feature film "Sleight" was a low-budget gem that showcased what this up-and-coming filmmaker could do. Applying an indie sensibility to a gritty, magic-inspired superhero origin story, his focus on character over spectacle made "Sleight" moving, and memorable. In Dillard s follow-up film (he has spent a few years directing TV), the Korean War epic "Devotion," the budget may have gotten bigger, and the sumptuous, soaring visuals more spectacular, but the emphasis on character remains the same.