May 18 (2007)

Cast

• Kim Sang-kyung - Kang Min-woo
• Ahn Sung-ki - Park Heung-soo
• Lee Yo-won - Park Shin-ae
• Lee Joon-gi - Kang Jin-woo
• Park Cheol-min - In-bong
• Park Won-sang - Yong-dae
• Song Jae-ho - Priest Kim
• Na Moon-hee - Naju-daek
• Kwon Tae-won - Brigadier general Choi
• Uhm Hyo-seop - Captain Kim

Screenplay

• Na Hyun (Screenplay)
• Sang-yeon Park (Original Story)

Themes

Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

historical event, 1980s, gwangju uprising, gwangju, democratization movement

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is May 18 about?

The citizens of Gwangju lead a relatively peaceful life, until one day the military takes over the city, accusing the residents of conspiracy and claiming that they are communist sympathisers preparing a revolution against the current government. Seeing as the soldiers beat defenceless people, mainly students, to death, the citizens are in for retaliation and form a militia.

Who directed May 18?

May 18 was directed by Kim Ji-hoon.

Who stars in May 18?

May 18 stars Kim Sang-kyung, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Yo-won, Lee Joon-gi, Park Cheol-min, Park Won-sang.

How long is May 18?

May 18 has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).

What genre is May 18?

May 18 is a Drama, History film.

Where was May 18 produced?

May 18 was produced in South Korea.

What are the themes of May 18?

The themes of May 18 include: Nostalgic Memories and the Past.