May 18


2007

Brief Synopsis

Covers ten days in May, 1980, when thousands of people in the city of Gwangju were killed by armed troops during massive antigovernment demonstrations. The events remain politically contentious, with some locals believing American military commanders stationed in Seoul may have given their implicit

Film Details

Also Known As
Hwaryeohan Hyuga
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Historical
Period
Political
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Cj Entertainment; Cj Entertainment
Distribution Company
Cj Entertainment; Virgil Films & Entertainment

Synopsis

Covers ten days in May, 1980, when thousands of people in the city of Gwangju were killed by armed troops during massive antigovernment demonstrations. The events remain politically contentious, with some locals believing American military commanders stationed in Seoul may have given their implicit consent to the orders.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hwaryeohan Hyuga
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Historical
Period
Political
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Cj Entertainment; Cj Entertainment
Distribution Company
Cj Entertainment; Virgil Films & Entertainment

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