''A Resistance'' () is a 2019 South Korean

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directed by Cho Min-ho, starring

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, Kim Ye-eun,

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and Ryu Kyung-soo.

Summary

During the Japanese colonial period, Yu Gwan-sun, who led the

March First Movement The March First Movement was a series of protests against Korea under Japanese rule, Japanese colonial rule that was held throughout Korea and internationally by the Korean diaspora beginning on March 1, 1919. Protests were largely concentrated in ...

, 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

Yu Gwan-sun Yu Gwan-sun (; December 16, 1902 – September 28, 1920) was a Korean independence activist. She was particularly notable for her role in South Chungcheong during the March 1st Movement protests against Japanese colonial rule. She has since be ...

as Kim Hyang-hwa *

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as Lee Ok-yi *

Ryu Kyung-soo Ryu Kyung-soo (born 12 October 1992) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in the drama series ''Confession'' (2019) and ''Itaewon Class'' (2020). He also appeared in the films '' A Resistance'' (2019) and '' Hostage: Missing Celeb ...

as Nishida / Jung Chun-young *

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as South prisoner *

Choi Moo-sung Choi Myung-soo (; born January 12, 1968), better known by his stage name Choi Moo-sung (), is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Choi, Moo-sung ...

Production

Principal photography began on October 29, 2018, and wrapped on November 30, 2018.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * 2019 films 2019 biographical drama films South Korean biographical drama films South Korean black-and-white films Drama films based on actual events Lotte Entertainment films Films set in Korea under Japanese rule South Korean historical drama films 2019 drama films 2010s South Korean films Films about the Korean independence movement {{2010s-SouthKorea-film-stub