A group of Korean soldiers are equipped with some rifles left by Japanese and US Army, standing guard at the frontline post. A corporal who watches his hometown in distance, a new enlisted soldier who doesn′t believe in war, and a sergeant who always prepares himself for war The dawn of June 25th, 1950 is breaking when the sleepless Saturday night is over. Films by Lee are often characterized by its closeness which with 04:00-1950 is seemed to be reaching its culmination. Set in 3 days before and after the break out of the Korean War, this film observes 8 soldiers surrounded by their foes that can neither escape nor fight against them in a near collapsed space. The camera mostly remains fixed on the pit and sometimes moves to the outside, in display of frustration rather than hope. Some go mad, and others suggest defending. However, they all eventually make the post as their graves. The director himself appears in the latter part of the film. (Cho Young-jung)