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Do you want to get to know Korean history better? Maybe you want to discover real controversies that shocked Korean society? Or to find a personal story that you can relate to?
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in Korean history is through film. The country has already released many well-produced movies with insightful as well as mind-blowing storylines. Some of them evolve around the brave acts of citizens, others expose disturbing events that sparked social issues or can also describe the experiences of Korean emigrants. While those might be different from romcoms or other fiction plots, such productions can help us develop our interest in Korea and get to know its different sides.
Here are 8 movies based on true stories you can’t miss out on:
Note: Some of the listed movies might be triggering to certain viewers, due to the real, shocking cases they reflect.
1. "Silenced"
Samgeori Pictures
When: 2011
Cast: Gong Yoo, Jung YuMi, Kim HyunSoo, Jung InSeo
Summary: Kang InHo (Gong Yoo) gets appointed at a school for hearing-impaired children. After finding out that the students are sexually abused by the faculty staff, he tries to expose the scandal and protect the kids.
The true story: The movie is based on the novel “The Crucible” which exposed the real events that happened in Gwangju InHwa School for Deaf in the early 2000s. The release of the movie sparked an active conversation in the whole country, which eventually led to a reinforcement of new rigorous punishments in terms of minor sexual abuse.
2. "A Taxi Driver"
The Lamp
When: 2017
Cast: Song KangH
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