The read
A Balasaur Score of 69 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
48 audience votes
Key crew
- Kim Ji-hoonDirector
- Na HyunScreenplay
- Kim Seong-hyeonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kim Sang-kyungKang Min-woo
- Ahn Sung-kiPark Heung-soo
- Lee Yo-wonPark Shin-ae
- Lee Joon-giKang Jin-woo
- Park Cheol-minIn-bong
- Park Won-sangYong-dae
- Song Jae-hoPriest Kim
- Na Moon-heeNaju-daek
- Kwon Tae-wonBrigadier general Choi
- Uhm Hyo-seopCaptain Kim
- Park Yong-suMajor general Jung
- Lee EolLieutenant Colonel Bae
Stills
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Themes
historical event1980sgwangju uprisinggwangjudemocratization movement