In the Name of the Son

Year: 2021

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: Korean

Director: Lee Jung-gook

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Chae-geun, a driver struggling with manic depression, frequently communicates with his son studying in America, reaffirming his commitments. He temporarily poses as the fiancé of Jin-hee, a waitress he often sees, at her request. Her father, a survivor of the Gwangju Uprising, reveals a hidden weapon and implores Chae-geun to assist in seeking retribution for the May 18 incident, decades after the tragic events.

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