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A Resistance

2019 · 105 min

A harrowing, inspiring true story of resistance and sacrifice that stays with you long after the credits roll.

Directed by
Cho Min-ho
Genres
Drama
Starring
Ko Asung, Kim Sae-byuk, Kim Yae-eun
Tagline
May our cries be not forgotten.
Overview
17-year-old Yu Gwan-Sun participates in the Korean independence movement. The country is under the rule of Japan, which annexed the country in 1910.

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Directed by
Cho Min-ho
Genres
Drama
Starring
Ko Asung, Kim Sae-byuk, Kim Yae-eun
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • bleakstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • justice
  • freedom
  • betrayal
  • death
Places
  • prison
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror4
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity5
Emotional weight9

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Cho Min-ho
Written by
Cho Min-ho
Starring
Ko Asung, Kim Sae-byuk, Kim Yae-eun, Jeong Ha-dam, Ryu Kyung-soo, Choi Mu-sung, Kim Ah-song, Jin Ho-eun
Music
Jang Young-gyu, Jeong Jung-yeop
Cinematography
Choi Sang-ho
Runtime
105 min
Country
South Korea
Languages
Korean

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