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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19911h 32mSouth Korea

The Song of Resurrection

부활의 노래

Synopsis

Cheol-gi who dreams of a society that embraces justice begins classes at a night school. There he learns about political and social contradictions and the realities the people face. While doing research on factory conditions with his classmates Tae-il, Min-sook and laborers Hyun-sil and Bong-joon, Cheol-gi learns about the Revitalizing Reforms system and the improper practices in emergency measures. After the military revolution, during the election for a general student body in a move towards democracy, Cheol-gi unwittingly becomes a man on the run when emergency martial law is implemented in response by the government. Cheol-gi blames himself when hears about the deaths of Tae-il and Min-sook during the Gwang-ju Uprising from Hyun-sil and Bong-joon. Just when he and Hyun-sil try to start a new life together, Cheol-gi is arrested and put in jail. Inside the prison, he starts another move towards prison democracy.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lee Jung-gook
Screenplay & Story
Lee Jung-gook
Original Score
Kang In-goo
Original Title
부활의 노래
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Sae Bit Film Production, Slight Movie Studio

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lee Jung-gook

Screenplay & Story

Lee Jung-gook

Original Score & Music

Kang In-goo

Producers

Ju Kyung-jung, Cha Seong-gi

Department Leadership Roster

Lee Jung-gook

Lee Jung-gook

Writer

Ju Kyung-jung

Producer

Cha Seong-gi

Producer

Lee Jung-gook

Lee Jung-gook

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Song of Resurrection.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Song of Resurrection

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

What is The Song of Resurrection about?

Cheol-gi who dreams of a society that embraces justice begins classes at a night school. There he learns about political and social contradictions and the realities the people face. While doing research on factory conditions with his classmates Tae-il, Min-sook and laborers Hyun-sil and Bong-joon, Cheol-gi learns about the Revitalizing Reforms system and the improper practices in emergency measures. After the military revolution, during the election for a general student body in a move towards democracy, Cheol-gi unwittingly becomes a man on the run when emergency martial law is implemented in response by the government. Cheol-gi blames himself when hears about the deaths of Tae-il and Min-sook during the Gwang-ju Uprising from Hyun-sil and Bong-joon. Just when he and Hyun-sil try to start a new life together, Cheol-gi is arrested and put in jail. Inside the prison, he starts another move towards prison democracy.

Who directed The Song of Resurrection?

The Song of Resurrection was directed by Lee Jung-gook.

Who stars in The Song of Resurrection?

The principal cast of The Song of Resurrection includes Kim Yeong-geon, Park Ji-Su, Lee Kyung-young, Kim Su-Gyeong, Lee Sang-cheol.

When was The Song of Resurrection released and how long is it?

The Song of Resurrection was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for The Song of Resurrection?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Song of Resurrection was composed by Kang In-goo.