Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On (2021)

"We are not machines"

Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On (2021) poster

When Taeil gets hired as a tailor's assistant, he dreams of becoming a fully-fledged tailor to be able to financially support his family. But he finds himself constantly reminded of the laborers' inferior working conditions. The young 22-year-old Taeil decides to confront the reality and become the flame of hope himself.

Director: Hong Jun-pyo
Genre: Animation, Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lee Ji-soo
Editing: Steve M. Choe
Production: Myung Films, Zealarabi Pictures, Studio Roomer, Chun Tae-il Foundation
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Daily Struggles of the Working Class

Keywords

protest, working class, based on manga, labor rights, seoul, south korea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On about?
When Taeil gets hired as a tailor's assistant, he dreams of becoming a fully-fledged tailor to be able to financially support his family. But he finds himself constantly reminded of the laborers' inferior working conditions. The young 22-year-old Taeil decides to confront the reality and become the flame of hope himself.
Who directed Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On?
Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On was directed by Hong Jun-pyo.
Who stars in Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On?
Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On stars Jang Dong-yoon, Yeom Hye-ran, Jin Sun-kyu, Park Cheol-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, Tae In-ho.
How long is Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On?
Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On?
Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On is a Animation, Drama film.
Where was Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On produced?
Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On?
The themes of Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class.