My Way (2011) – Filming Locations
Drama / Action / History / War · Directed by Kang Je-kyu · Starring Jang Dong-gun, Fan Bingbing
During the invasion of Normandy the photograph of a slim Korean man in German uniform was found. It transpired that the man had served as a soldier in the Japanese, Russian and German armies. His incredible story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to create this epic war drama.
Where was My Way filmed?
- Beijing, China, Beijing – Opening sequences and establishment of the story in pre-war China. Beijing serves as the primary setting for the film's opening act, establishing the historical context and characters' origins in wartime China
- Gobi Desert, China, Gobi – Epic battle and chase sequences across the vast desert terrain. The expansive Gobi Desert provided an authentic backdrop for the film's large-scale military conflict and pursuit scenes
- Yanqing District, Beijing, China, Beijing – Mountain terrain sequences and battle scenes. The mountainous regions near Beijing were used to film key combat sequences and dramatic chase scenes
- Inner Mongolia, China, Inner Mongolia – Wide landscape shots and cavalry sequences. The vast Inner Mongolian steppes served as a filming location for the film's numerous battle and landscape sequences
- Harbin, China, Harbin – Urban sequences depicting wartime city scenes. Harbin's urban environment was utilized to recreate wartime Chinese city settings and street sequences