Having lost his parents at a young age, Min-woo takes care of his younger brother Jin-woo much like a father would. He harbors a secret crush on Shin-ae, a nurse he meets at a church gathering, and persuades her to go on a date with him to the movies. But not long after the film begins, they hear the sound of sirens and are rushed out of the theater. Outside they find chaos in the streets : Tear gas dances wildly and soldiers mobilized for crowd control have taken to violent beatings. Bewildered and enraged, the citizens form a militia, determined to protect the ones they love - and Min-woo finds himself in the middle of it all. *This Movie is based on a true story.

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  Lee Jun Ki (Kang Jin Woo)

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  Lee Yo Won (Park Shin Ae)

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  Kim Sang Kyung (Kang Min Woo)

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  Lee Hyung Suk (Unknown)

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  Kwon Tae Won (General Choi)

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  Jung In Ki (Kang Jin Woo)

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• Apr 15, 2013 1 of 1 episodes seen

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  • Rewatch Value  4

  I'm still crying as I watch the credits that show a blend of stills from the movies as well as actual pictures from the event itself. This movie definitely is not for everyone because it is depicting, to me, one of South Korea's dark moments. As I watched this, I felt the emotions that I felt seeing clips and reading articles about the Civil Rights movement in the USA. The depiction of dogs and tear gas was one thing; but for innocent, unarmed people to be literally mowed down with machine guns, it is unheard of!
  
  As you can see, this is a movie about the Gwangju massacre that took place between May 15-27, 1980. The reason behind the killings is senseless to me! I'm still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that someone in the military gave the order and I hope they enjoy their stay in HELL!!!
  
  Excellent movie for those interested in historical events! Not for kids! And I don't think you will want to see this again. read more

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