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A Resistance (2019)

Original title: 항거: 유관순 이야기

2019-02-27 · KO
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During Japanese colonial rule, YU Gwan-sun is imprisoned for starting the March 1 Movement, a peaceful protest for Korea’s independence. Undaunted, YU unites her fellow inmates to resist Japan. The Japanese security chief senses the resistance, entices an inmate to find out YU Gwan-sun is behind it, then tortures her. Later, Gwan-sun pretends to obey the Japanese while secretly planning another independence protest. This movement spreads beyond prison to the streets, and YU is subjected to merciless torture again. Though she dies two days before she is set to be released, her spirit is more liberated and free than ever.

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Joe Min-hoDirector, Writer

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Ko AsungKo AsungYu Gwan-sunKim Sae-byukKim Sae-byukKim Hyang-hwaKim Yae-eunKim Yae-eunKwon Ae-raJeong Ha-damJeong Ha-damLee Ok-eRyu Kyung-sooRyu Kyung-sooNishidaChoi Mu-sungChoi Mu-sungYu Jong-gwonKim Ah-songKim Ah-songYoung Yu Gwan-sunJin Ho-eunJin Ho-eunLee Young-sukLee Young-sukManager

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Korean resistanceJapanese occupation of koreaIndependence movementWomen's prison

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Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityKorean Resistance · Japanese Occupation Of Korea · Independence MovementDialogue densityDramaDirector preference407052Actor preference184216 · 419968 · 16027Country preferenceKr

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During Japanese colonial rule, YU Gwan-sun is imprisoned for starting the March 1 Movement, a peaceful protest for Korea’s independence. Undaunted, YU unites her fellow inmates to resist Japan. The Japanese security chief senses the resistance, entices an inmate to find out YU Gwan-sun is behind it, then tortures her. Later, Gwan-sun pretends to obey the Japanese while secretly planning another independence protest. This movement spreads beyond prison to the streets, and YU is subjected to merciless torture again. Though she dies two days before she is set to be released, her spirit is more liberated and free than ever.