Yu Gwan-Sun
유관순
Synopsis
This film is about of the life of the young patriotic martyr Yu Gwan-sun, who fought for the liberation of her country during the Independence Movement in 1919. As the Independence Movement becomes more and more intense among Korean students, the Japanese authorities order schools closed temporarily. Yu Gwan-sun (Do Geum-bong) persuades her neighbors to join the national movement, and continues her aggressive struggle against Japanese rule. An independent campaign at Aunae, a market site, is successful with the passionate participation of many people. She is arrested by the Japanese police for leading the campaign and has to endure horrible tortures. But she never gives up her fight, encouraging her cell mates to participate in the movement. She is finally taken to an underground room by the Japanese police and murdered.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yun Bong-chun
- Screenplay & Story
- Yu Chi-jin
- Original Score
- Dae-hyeon Kim
- Original Title
- 유관순
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Dong Bo Films Co., Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yun Bong-chun
Yu Chi-jin
Dae-hyeon Kim
Kim Hui-su
Song Yu-cheon, Bang Ye-jeong
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Hui-su
Editor
Song Yu-cheon
Producer
Yun Bong-chun
Director
Park Seok-in
Production Design
Yu Chi-jin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yu Gwan-Sun
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What is Yu Gwan-Sun about?
This film is about of the life of the young patriotic martyr Yu Gwan-sun, who fought for the liberation of her country during the Independence Movement in 1919. As the Independence Movement becomes more and more intense among Korean students, the Japanese authorities order schools closed temporarily. Yu Gwan-sun (Do Geum-bong) persuades her neighbors to join the national movement, and continues her aggressive struggle against Japanese rule. An independent campaign at Aunae, a market site, is successful with the passionate participation of many people. She is arrested by the Japanese police for leading the campaign and has to endure horrible tortures. But she never gives up her fight, encouraging her cell mates to participate in the movement. She is finally taken to an underground room by the Japanese police and murdered.
Who directed Yu Gwan-Sun?
Yu Gwan-Sun was directed by Yun Bong-chun.
Who stars in Yu Gwan-Sun?
The principal cast of Yu Gwan-Sun includes Do Kum-bong, Ko Seol-bong, Han Eun-jin, Lee Hae-ryong, Yun Tae-byeong.
When was Yu Gwan-Sun released and how long is it?
Yu Gwan-Sun was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Yu Gwan-Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yu Gwan-Sun was composed by Dae-hyeon Kim.