Kim Young Soo, a fugitive wanted for his activism, writes the biography of Jeon Taeil, a factory worker who sparked the labor movement. Using a diary and eyewitness accounts, Kim reconstructs Jeon’s life. Jeon, from a poor family, starts working at a clothing factory, where he exposes the harsh conditions and rallies workers for labor rights. When his efforts fail, Jeon sets himself on fire to demand change. (Source: kisskh) Edit Translation
- English
- 한국어
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: 아름다운 청년 전태일
- Also Known As: Beautiful Youth , Jeon Tae Il , Areumdaun cheongnyeon Jeon Tae Il
- Screenwriter: Lee Chang Dong, Hur Jin Ho
- Screenwriter & Director: Park Kwang Soo
- Genres: Drama, Political
Where to Watch A Single Spark
Free (sub)
Cast & Credits
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![Moon Sung Keun in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)]( "Moon Sung Keun in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)")
Moon Sung KeunYeong SooMain Role -
![Hong Kyung In in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)]( "Hong Kyung In in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)")
Hong Kyung In Main Role -
![Lee Joo Shil in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)]( "Lee Joo Shil in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)")
Lee Joo Shil[Tae Il's mother]Support Role -
![Myung Gye Nam in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)]( "Myung Gye Nam in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)")
Myung Gye Nam[Tae Il's father]Support Role -
![Dokgo Young Jae in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)]( "Dokgo Young Jae in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)")
Dokgo Young Jae[Yeong Soo's senior]Support Role -
![Yoo Soon Chul in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)]( "Yoo Soon Chul in A Single Spark Korean Movie (1995)")
Yoo Soon Chul[Yeong Soo's father]Support Role
Reviews
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🔸️Can you imagine what level of despair one has to reach to set themselves alight and die the most horrible death publicly? Will their sacrifice change anything at all? In 5 years? And in 50 years?🔸️Jeon Tae Il used his last resort by the end of the Third Republic of Korea. Two more Republics would change before the democracy is established, and many more bloody years were ahead. Self-immolation is not an effective form of protest but the most shocking one. It does leave an indelible impression on witnesses, making them question their situation. It is only up to the living if the horrible act of sacrifice has a real impact later. In case of Jeon Tae Il, it wasn't forgotten.
The camerawork in the movie is absolutely fantastic. The depth of shadows and light gives sometimes dramatic feel or sometimes the feeling of being trapped. The leading actor Hong Gyeong-In is perfect. It would easily go to my favorites if not for the slightly undercooked screenplay that made me stray in between the two story lines with the newest one less clear.
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