May 18
"The day a nation's conscience died."
Originally released in 2007. May 18 is a drama/history film. directed by Kim Ji-hoon.
Starring Kim Sang-kyung, Ahn Sung-ki, and Lee Yo-won
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 25, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (46 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- CJ Entertainment
- KiHweck ShiDae
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 prepa...
Who directed May 18?
May 18 was directed by Kim Ji-hoon.
How long is May 18?
May 18 has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was May 18 released?
May 18 was released on July 25, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in May 18?
The main cast of May 18 includes Kim Sang-kyung, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Yo-won, Lee Joon-gi, Park Cheol-min.