
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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- 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
Lee Jung-gook
Lee Jung-gook
Kang In-goo
Ju Kyung-jung, Cha Seong-gi
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Jung-gook
Writer
Ju Kyung-jung
Producer
Cha Seong-gi
Producer
Lee Jung-gook
Director
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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.




















