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Release Year2007
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes48
DirectorKim Ji-hoon
WritersNa Hyun
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMay 18
About May 18
The citizens of Gwangju lead a relatively peaceful life, until one day the military takes over the city, accusing the residents of conspiracy and claiming that they are communist sympathisers preparing a revolution against the current government. Seeing as the soldiers beat defenceless people, mainly students, to death, the citizens are in for retaliation and form a militia.
Directed by Kim Ji-hoon, May 18 leans on a strong ensemble — Kim Sang-kyung, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Yo-won — 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 2007.
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