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Release Year1991
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorJin Yoo-young
WritersJin Yoo-young
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Small Autocratic Republic
About A Small Autocratic Republic
After losing his only son, Old Kim establishes Haksagol, an all-male boarding house. Admission requires a strict exam and interview, and anyone who breaks its ten rules—such as bans on drinking or protests—is immediately expelled. This year’s top entrant, Jin-young, is secretly a female law student disguised as a man. As she struggles to hide her identity, unforeseen events begin to shake the foundations of Haksagol.
Directed by Jin Yoo-young, A Small Autocratic Republic leans on a strong ensemble — Kim Seo-ra, Lee Jin-su, Choi Jae-sung — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1991.
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