A Resistance (Korean: 항거:유관순 이야기) is a 2019 South Korean biographical period drama film directed by Cho Min-ho, starring Go Ah-sung, Kim Sae-byuk, Kim Ye-eun, Jeong Ha-dam and Ryu Kyung-soo.[2][3]
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| Hangul | 항거:유관순 이야기 |
| Literal meaning | Resistance: Yu Gwan-sun's Story |
| Revised Romanization | Hanggeo:Yu-gwan-sun Yiyagi |
| Directed by | Joe Min-ho |
| Written by | Joe Min-ho |
| Produced by | Park Hyun-tae Shin Hye-yeun Joe Min-ho |
| Starring | Go Ah-sung Kim Sae-byuk Kim Ye-eun Jeong Ha-dam Ryu Kyung-soo |
| Cinematography | Choi Sang-ho |
| Edited by | Kim Sun-min Hwang Eun-ju |
| Music by | Jang Young-gyu |
Production companies | DCG Plus Zorba Films |
| Distributed by | Lotte Cultureworks |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$7.8 million[1] |
Summary
editDuring the Japanese colonial period, Yu Gwan-sun, who led the March First Movement, is imprisoned. However, she does not give in and unites fellow prisoners to resist Japan. The Japanese security chief, suspicious of unrest, tricks her colleagues and uncovers Gwan-sun's role as the leader, and tortures her severely. After this, Gwan-sun pretends to obey the Japanese but secretly prepares another independence movement. This movement spreads beyond the prison and into the streets. Gwan-sun is once again subjected to merciless torture. She dies two days before her release.
Cast
editMain
edit- Go Ah-sung as Yu Gwan-sun
- Kim Sae-byuk as Kim Hyang-hwa, an independence activist who was a former gisaeng.
- Kim Ye-eun as Kwon Ae-ra, Yu Gwan-sun's senior at Ewha Haktang.
- Jeong Ha-dam as Lee Ok-yi, a teahouse employee who participated in the March First Movement. The only fictional character among the four main characters.
- Ryu Kyung-soo as Nishida / Jung Chun-young, a pro-Japanese police officer of Korean descent who tortured Yu Gwan-sun.
Supporting
edit- Jin Ho-eun as South prisoner
- Choi Moo-sung
Production
editPrincipal photography began on October 29, 2018, and wrapped on November 30, 2018.[4]
Awards and nominations
edit| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress | Go Ah-sung | Nominated | [5] |
| 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Leading Actress | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "A Resistance (2019)". Korean Film Biz Zone.
- ^ "[Herald Review] 'Resistance' an uninspiring story of inspiring heroes". The Korea Herald. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Ko Ah-sung Proud to Play Independence Hero in New Film". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "KoBiz - Korean Film Biz Zone". www.kobiz.or.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on 24 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "'미쓰백'부터 '버닝'까지…백상 영화부문 후보 공개" (in Korean). jTBC News. April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
External links
edit- A Resistance at HanCinema
- A Resistance at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
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