A Small Autocratic Republic (1991)
After losing his only son, Old Kim establishes Haksagol, an all-male boarding house. Admission requires a strict exam and interview, and anyone who breaks its ten rules—such as bans on drinking or protests—is immediately expelled. This year’s top entrant, Jin-young, is secretly a female law student disguised as a man. As she struggles to hide her identity, unforeseen events begin to shake the foundations of Haksagol.
Director: Jin Yoo-young
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: April 5, 1991
Cast
- Kim Seo-ra - Jin-young
- Lee Jin-su - Doo-tae
- Choi Jae-sung - Sun-woo
- Park Jun-gyu - Seok-gu
- Kim Seung-hwan - Jae-hak
- Lee Keun-hee
- Kim Eul-dong
- Jeon Kuk-hwan
- Na Jae-ung
- Lee Hae-ryong
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jin Yeong-ho
Editing: Kim Hyun
Production: Road Pictures
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Jin Yoo-young
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Small Autocratic Republic about?
- After losing his only son, Old Kim establishes Haksagol, an all-male boarding house. Admission requires a strict exam and interview, and anyone who breaks its ten rules—such as bans on drinking or protests—is immediately expelled. This year’s top entrant, Jin-young, is secretly a female law student disguised as a man. As she struggles to hide her identity, unforeseen events begin to shake the foundations of Haksagol.
- Who directed A Small Autocratic Republic?
- A Small Autocratic Republic was directed by Jin Yoo-young.
- Who stars in A Small Autocratic Republic?
- A Small Autocratic Republic stars Kim Seo-ra, Lee Jin-su, Choi Jae-sung, Park Jun-gyu, Kim Seung-hwan, Lee Keun-hee.
- How long is A Small Autocratic Republic?
- A Small Autocratic Republic has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is A Small Autocratic Republic?
- A Small Autocratic Republic is a Drama film.
- Where was A Small Autocratic Republic produced?
- A Small Autocratic Republic was produced in South Korea.