May 18
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The day a nation's conscience died.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Kim Ji-hoon
- Original Language
- KO
🎭 Cast
Kim Sang-kyungKang Min-woo
Ahn Sung-kiPark Heung-soo
Lee Yo-wonPark Shin-ae
Lee Joon-giKang Jin-woo
Park Cheol-minIn-bong
Park Won-sangYong-dae
Song Jae-hoPriest Kim
Na Moon-heeNaju-daek
Kwon Tae-wonBrigadier general Choi
Uhm Hyo-seopCaptain Kim🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is May 18 about?
- 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.
- Who directed May 18?
- May 18 was directed by Kim Ji-hoon.
- When was May 18 released?
- May 18 was released on July 25, 2007.
- How long is May 18?
- May 18 has a runtime of 1h 58m.
- Where can I track May 18?
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