The Song of Resurrection (1991)
Cheol-gi who dreams of a society that embraces justice begins classes at a night school. There he learns about political and social contradictions and the realities the people face. While doing research on factory conditions with his classmates Tae-il, Min-sook and laborers Hyun-sil and Bong-joon, Cheol-gi learns about the Revitalizing Reforms system and the improper practices in emergency measures. After the military revolution, during the election for a general student body in a move towards democracy, Cheol-gi unwittingly becomes a man on the run when emergency martial law is implemented in response by the government. Cheol-gi blames himself when hears about the deaths of Tae-il and Min-sook during the Gwang-ju Uprising from Hyun-sil and Bong-joon. Just when he and Hyun-sil try to start a new life together, Cheol-gi is arrested and put in jail. Inside the prison, he starts another move towards prison democracy.
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students' movement, historical fiction, gwangju uprising, democratization movement
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- What is The Song of Resurrection about?
- Cheol-gi who dreams of a society that embraces justice begins classes at a night school. There he learns about political and social contradictions and the realities the people face. While doing research on factory conditions with his classmates Tae-il, Min-sook and laborers Hyun-sil and Bong-joon, Cheol-gi learns about the Revitalizing Reforms system and the improper practices in emergency measures. After the military revolution, during the election for a general student body in a move towards democracy, Cheol-gi unwittingly becomes a man on the run when emergency martial law is implemented in response by the government. Cheol-gi blames himself when hears about the deaths of Tae-il and Min-sook during the Gwang-ju Uprising from Hyun-sil and Bong-joon. Just when he and Hyun-sil try to start a new life together, Cheol-gi is arrested and put in jail. Inside the prison, he starts another move towards prison democracy.
- Who directed The Song of Resurrection?
- The Song of Resurrection was directed by Lee Jung-gook.
- Who stars in The Song of Resurrection?
- The Song of Resurrection stars Kim Yeong-geon, Park Ji-Su, Lee Kyung-young, Kim Su-Gyeong, Lee Sang-cheol, Park Geon-hui.
- How long is The Song of Resurrection?
- The Song of Resurrection has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Song of Resurrection?
- The Song of Resurrection is a Drama film.
- Where was The Song of Resurrection produced?
- The Song of Resurrection was produced in South Korea.