A Resistance
Watch TrailerYu Gwan-sun, a seventeen-year-old student, returns to Japanese-occupied Korea from her studies in Tokyo. Her mind is alight with new ideas of human rights, which clash violently with the suffocating reality of colonial oppression her people endure. As peaceful protests against Japanese rule gain momentum, Yu Gwan-sun finds herself at the heart of the independence movement, transforming from a witness into one of its most fiery and tragic symbols. Her personal journey mirrors a nation's agonizing struggle to reclaim its voice and identity.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 항거: 유관순 이야기 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Genre | History, Drama |
| Director | Cho Min-ho |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (10 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film transcends a mere biographical chronicle by delving into the moral awakening of a teenage girl. It portrays how political resolve is forged in the furnace of personal sacrifice, making a historical icon feel intimately human.
What lingers after the credits is not just admiration, but a profound, quiet sorrow for the crushing weight borne by such young shoulders. It's a solemn tribute to the terrible cost of resistance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Cho Min-ho
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The muted palette of snowy fields, the chill of a prison cell, and the fragile warmth of a home threatened with extinction.
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