Non Fiction Diary (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, Non Fiction Diary is a documentary film directed by Jung Yoon-suk, running about 90 minutes. “Killed 6 People. Ate The Deadbody. Sentenced To Death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What happened in Korean society in the 1990s? The film starts with the Jijon-pa (Supreme Gangsters) case. The shocking story is narrated through the discussion by the two detectives who arrested the gangsters, of details of the roundup, data screens, and the death sentence. Nevertheless, Nonfiction Diary’s focus is not on the crime story. Starting from Jijon-pa onwards, the film reflects on the 1990s, when Korea digressed into contemporary history. The Seongsu Bridge and the Sampoong Department Store’s collapses are recalled, followed by the then-government’s punishment of the May 18 Uprising leaders, revealing the Korean legal system’s death penalty status, touching on political and power issues. The audience is reminded that today, 2013, is an extension of that same flow.
Who’s in it. Non Fiction Diary stars Chun Doo-hwan as Himself (archive footage), Roh Tae-woo as Himself (archive footage), Kim Young-sam as Himself (archive footage) and Kim Dae-jung as Himself (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Non Fiction Diary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Non Fiction Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Non Fiction Diary tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Non Fiction Diary (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Non Fiction Diary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Non Fiction Diary worth watching?
- Non Fiction Diary holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Non Fiction Diary?
- Non Fiction Diary stars Chun Doo-hwan, Roh Tae-woo, Kim Young-sam and Kim Dae-jung.
- When was Non Fiction Diary released?
- Non Fiction Diary was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.