Kim-Gun (2019)
김군
Overview
KIM-GUN searches for the whereabouts of a young man whose identity has sparked a national controversy over the 1980 May 18 Gwangju Uprising. Starting with the vague memories of those who had crossed paths with him during that time, the film tracks down those who participated in the Uprising as “Citizen Soldiers.” It also traces KIM’s final steps, based on photographic clues found in the firearms he carried and the “Surveillance Truck No. 10” in which he rode. By identifying KIM-GUN, we believe that we can find valuable leads to resolving the ongoing controversy over May 18. Why did a nameless young man join the Uprising? Why did he take up arms? Where has he gone afterwards? It is the answers to these questions that the film seeks.
Where to watch Kim-Gun
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | wavve | wavve |
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What is Kim-Gun about?
KIM-GUN searches for the whereabouts of a young man whose identity has sparked a national controversy over the 1980 May 18 Gwangju Uprising. Starting with the vague memories of those who had crossed paths with him during that time, the film tracks down those who participated in the Uprising as “Citizen Soldiers.” It also traces KIM’s final steps, based on photographic clues found in the firearms he carried and the “Surveillance Truck No. 10” in which he rode. By identifying KIM-GUN, we believe that we can find valuable leads to resolving the ongoing controversy over May 18. Why did a nameless young man join the Uprising? Why did he take up arms? Where has he gone afterwards? It is the answers to these questions that the film seeks. Kim-Gun is a Documentary movie, released on 2019-05-23, runtime 89 minutes.
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In South Korea, Kim-Gun streams on Watcha and TVING and can be rented from wavve. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Kang Sang-woo
Cast
- Ahn Jee-hwan
- Kim goon
- Ji man won
- Lee chang sung
- Ju ok
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