Anarchist from Colony

The narrative spans the 1920s through the postwar period, beginning with the 1923 Kanto Earthquake and its brutal aftermath, and ending as the occupation concludes in 1946. It captures a era of imperial rule, nationalist backlash, and growing anarchist movements. The clock ticks through a time of upheaval, trial, and shifting loyalties.

Set in early 20th-century Japan, the action centers on Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. The city is depicted as a political crossroads where imperial power collides with Korean resistance. The 1923 Kanto Earthquake and its aftermath reveal the brutality of the occupying forces and the social fractures of the time.

🔥 Revolution

A group of anarchists fights against Japanese imperialism, seeking equality across classes. The film follows their planning, daring actions, and the moral ambiguities of violence in pursuit of political change. The courtroom scenes later echo the larger struggle between the state and the rebels.

💞 Love

The relationship between Park Yeol and Fumiko Kaneko provides a personal anchor amid political turmoil. Their bond fuels their revolutionary resolve and highlights the human costs of dissent. The story threads romance with shared ideals, even as danger closes in.

🏛️ Truth vs Power

The trial of Yeol and Kaneko is used to deflect attention from mass violence against Koreans and to delegitimize dissent. The film probes how truth is weaponized by authorities and how justice can be subverted by political needs. It also questions the cost of exposing state crimes.