The Song of Resurrection (1991)

Original title: 부활의 노래 · Released 1991-03-01 · 92 min · Drama · Rated 12 and over

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.

Directed by

Lee Jung-gook (이정국)

Written by

Lee Jung-gook (이정국)

Cinematography

Yoo Yong Ok (유용옥)

Editing

Hyeon Dong-chun (현동춘)

Music

Kang In-goo (강인구)

Produced by

Ju Kyung-jung, Cha Seong-gi

Cast

Companies

새빛영화제작소

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