A Resistance (Korean: 항거:유관순 이야기) is a 2019 South Korean biographical period drama film directed by Cho Min-ho, starring Go Ah-sung, Kim Sae-byuk, Kim Ye-eun, Jeong Ha-dam and Ryu Kyung-soo.[2][3]
Summary
During the Japanese colonial period, Yu Gwan-sun, who led the March First Movement, is imprisoned. However, she does not give in and unites fellow prisoners to resist Japan. The Japanese security chief, suspicious of unrest, tricks her colleagues and uncovers Gwan-sun's role as the leader, and tortures her severely. After this, Gwan-sun pretends to obey the Japanese but secretly prepares another independence movement. This movement spreads beyond the prison and into the streets. Gwan-sun is once again subjected to merciless torture. She dies two days before her release.
Cast
- Go Ah-sung as Yu Gwan-sun
- Kim Sae-byuk as Kim Hyang-hwa
- Kim Ye-eun as Kwon Ae-ra
- Jeong Ha-dam as Lee Ok-yi
- Ryu Kyung-soo as Nishida / Jung Chun-young
- Jin Ho-eun as South prisoner
- Choi Moo-sung
Production
Principal photography began on October 29, 2018, and wrapped on November 30, 2018.[4]
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress | Go Ah-sung | Nominated | [5] |
| 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
References
- ^ "A Resistance (2019)". Korean Film Biz Zone.
- ^ "[Herald Review] 'Resistance' an uninspiring story of inspiring heroes". The Korea Herald. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Ko Ah-sung Proud to Play Independence Hero in New Film". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "KoBiz - Korean Film Biz Zone". www.kobiz.or.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on 24 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "'미쓰백'부터 '버닝'까지…백상 영화부문 후보 공개" (in Korean). jTBC News. April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
External links
- A Resistance at HanCinema
- A Resistance at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)