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IMDb20242h 39mSouth Korea

Hero: Live in Cinema

영웅: 라이브 인 시네마

Synopsis

In 1909, the Korean Empire is on the verge of losing its sovereignty to Japan. Patriot Ahn Jung-geun and his comrades pledge their lives to the movement for Korea's liberation. Seol-hee, a court lady of the late Empress, also expresses her intent to join the independence movement. Ito Hirobumi, the first Japanese resident-general on the Korean Peninsula, heads to Harbin to pursue his dream of advancing into Asia. On Oct. 26, 1909, a shot rang out at Harbin Station.
Beloved son, father of two children, and husband, Ahn Jung-geun, assassinated Ito Hirobumi. In court, Ahn claims not to be a terrorist, but a prisoner of war desperate to protect his beloved homeland, Korea. Who is the one guilty of a crime?

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Park Jae-seok
Screenplay & Story
Han Ah-reum
Original Score
Oh Sang-jun
Original Title
영웅: 라이브 인 시네마
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
2h 39m
Production Studios
Wys En Scène, ACOM

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Park Jae-seok

Screenplay & Story

Han Ah-reum

Original Score & Music

Oh Sang-jun

Department Leadership Roster

Park Jae-seok

Director

Han Ah-reum

Han Ah-reum

Writer

Oh Sang-jun

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hero: Live in Cinema.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero: Live in Cinema

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Hero: Live in Cinema about?

In 1909, the Korean Empire is on the verge of losing its sovereignty to Japan. Patriot Ahn Jung-geun and his comrades pledge their lives to the movement for Korea's liberation. Seol-hee, a court lady of the late Empress, also expresses her intent to join the independence movement. Ito Hirobumi, the first Japanese resident-general on the Korean Peninsula, heads to Harbin to pursue his dream of advancing into Asia. On Oct. 26, 1909, a shot rang out at Harbin Station.
Beloved son, father of two children, and husband, Ahn Jung-geun, assassinated Ito Hirobumi. In court, Ahn claims not to be a terrorist, but a prisoner of war desperate to protect his beloved homeland, Korea. Who is the one guilty of a crime?

Who directed Hero: Live in Cinema?

Hero: Live in Cinema was directed by Park Jae-seok.

Who stars in Hero: Live in Cinema?

The principal cast of Hero: Live in Cinema includes Chung Sung-hwa, Chung Jae-eun, Kim Do-hyeong, Lim Kyu-hyung.

When was Hero: Live in Cinema released and how long is it?

Hero: Live in Cinema was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.

Who composed the musical score for Hero: Live in Cinema?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero: Live in Cinema was composed by Oh Sang-jun.