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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet

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Based on a true story, renowned Korean poet, Yun DongJu (Kang Ha-neul), is detained and abused by the Japanese for participating in the Korean Independence Movement.

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Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 04/11/2021
The synchronisation of all the above is one of the film's biggest traits and finds its apogee in a sequence during the end, where scenes of both Yun and Song alternate in magnificent fashion. Go to Full Review James Mudge easternKicks.com 11/01/2020
3.5/5
Though the film isn't the most entertaining of watches, it's one of the more even-handed explorations of Korean history and culture of late, for the right audience at least Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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sun 03/14/2024 Best movie ever. If you love a poetry, you should watch it. See more 10/12/2018 As a Korean middle school student, I learned Yoon Dongju's poems in class, but understanding him as a human not only poet was so difficult. This movie made it possible. See more 09/08/2016 Atmospheric period drama about life and poetry in a time of war and suppression. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lee Joon-ik

Director

Kang Ha-neul

Yun DongJu

Park Jeong-min

Song Mong-gyoo

Kim In-woo

Chief detective

Choi Hong-il

DongJu's Father

Shin Yeon-shick

Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Based on a true story, renowned Korean poet, Yun DongJu (Kang Ha-neul), is detained and abused by the Japanese for participating in the Korean Independence Movement.
Director
Lee Joon-ik
Producer
Shin Yeon-shick
Production Co
Luz y Sonidos
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 50m
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