Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Hwaryeohan hyuga (2007)

Hwaryeohan hyuga (2007) More at IMDbPro »


Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   229 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 13% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Ji-hun Kim
Writer:
Sang-yeon Park (writer)
Contact:
View company contact information for May 18 on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
25 July 2007 (South Korea) more
Genre:
Drama
Plot:
The story of events leading up to the 1980 Gwangju massacre in South Korea when thousands of students and protesters were killed by armed troops during an anti-government demonstration. | add synopsis
User Comments:
A beautiful depiction of a tragic moment in history more

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
May 18 (International: English title)
more
Runtime:
120 min
Country:
South Korea
Language:
Korean
Color:
Color

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
3 out of 5 people found the following comment useful:-
A beautiful depiction of a tragic moment in history, 31 December 2007
9/10
Author: ephemeraltwilight from United States

Contrary to some other reviewers, I thought this movie was a beautiful touch on the sensitive issue of Kwangju. This tragedy went unacknowledged far too long than it deserved, and this movie helps to show the injustice. Of course, the movie is romanticized in many ways, but it is still a very valuable movie. There are many sides to history, and this is just one portrayal. I admired how the movie was localized to just the citizens of Kwangju who deserve their stories to be told. The massacre was smoothed over by the politics of the time including the foreign powers who tried to justify their inaction.

The casting was really good. (Don't see it if you're just a fan of Lee Jun Ki (I mean, I am), but it's not a sole reason to.) Watch the movie because it shows a part of history that needs to be told. The soundtrack is beautiful. Although the characters are pretty typical, they are memorable. The movie's not up there with Taegukgi, but it definitely is up there. It has a different feel and is a wonderful movie.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Hwaryeohan hyuga (2007)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Worth watching?? bur_007
Great movie!!! blacjak
Teaser scottk6
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Tae-poong Gongdong gyeongbi guyeok JSA Welcome to Dongmakgol Ggotip Gwoemul
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Drama section IMDb South Korea section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.