Based on the true story Park Kyung Won, one of the first Korean female pilots. Park Kyung Won dreamed of flying since she was a little kid. To achieve her dream of becoming a pilot, Kyung Won, at the age of 26, traveled to Japan and enrolled in an aviation school. While studying at the aviation school, she supported herself by driving a taxi. One day, Kyung Won picks up a male passenger, who turns out to be a Korean exchange student Ji Hyeok. Ji Hyeok is attracted to her and what she was trying to accomplish. Although he begins to court Kyung Won, Ji Hyeok leaves to enlist in the army. A few years later, Kyung Won flies her first flight and becomes a pilot. Her accomplishment is well received Korea. Meanwhile, Kyung Won takes under her wings, fellow female Korean aviation student Jung Hee, who wants to follow in Kyung Won's footsteps. Also, Ji Hyuk is discharged from the army and is commissioned as a officer in a aviation school. Ji Hyuk and Kyung Won meet again and soon realize their feelings are as strong as ever. Eventually Kyung Won hopes to take part in a long-distance flight to her home country of South Korea ... Edit Translation
- English
- 한국어
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: 청연
- Also Known As: cheong yeon
- Screenwriter & Director: Yoon Jong Chan
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama
Where to Watch Blue Swallow
Cast & Credits
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![Jang Jin Young in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)]( "Jang Jin Young in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)")
Jang Jin Young Main Role -
![Kim Joo Hyuk in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)]( "Kim Joo Hyuk in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)")
Kim Joo Hyuk Main Role -
![Han Ji Min in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)]( "Han Ji Min in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)")
Han Ji MinLee Jeong HeeMain Role -
![Fueki Yuko in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)]( "Fueki Yuko in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)")
Fueki YukoKibe MasakoMain Role -
![Nakamura Toru in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)]( "Nakamura Toru in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)")
Nakamura ToruTokudaSupport Role -
![Jin Tae Hyun in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)]( "Jin Tae Hyun in Blue Swallow Korean Movie (2005)")
Jin Tae HyunKang Se GiSupport Role
Reviews
Story: It is based on the true story of the first Korean female civilian pilot Park Kyung-won. To achieve her dream of becoming a pilot, she travels to Japan and enrolls in an aviation school there. "At 10:35 AM on of 7 August 1933, she took off in her Salmson 2A2 biplane, named the Blue Swallow, from Tokyo's Haneda Airport on one such flight to Manchuria; she crashed 42 minutes later near Hakone, Kanagawa and died." - Wikipedia
Now for what the directors/writers did. They push in a melo romantic thread in the form of a Korean exchange student in Japan, later an officer in the met department. If I say anymore, I'll be dishing out spoilers - so watch the conclusion yourself. Apart from this, the story kinda follows the facts.
Acting/Cast: Not a fan of any of the actors here, but I think they did a decent job. Frankly, I expected more glamour from the Koreans - but well, maybe this was for the best.
Music: Nothing much to say about - just a few background scores.
Rewatch: Don't think I'm going to, but you never know.
Concluding Thoughts: Go with no expectations and you might be pleasantly surprised.
