The Testimony

The Testimony

1974 · 125 min · ★ 4.0 · War

June 25, 1950. When second lieutenant Jang has a date with his girl friend during weekend, numerous North Korean jet fighters make sudden air raids to the skies of Seoul. It is the beginning of Korean War. In spite of Korean Army's brave defense, North Korean army reddens South Korea with their state-of-the-art weapons. This movie describes the progress of war from the invasion in June 25, 1950 to the reclamation of territory on the basis of Sun-A's personal experience. Also this film reminds hard lessons from tragic history.

Directed by Im Kwon-taek · Written by Kim Kang-yun

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Kim Chang-sook Sun-a
Shin Il-ryong Jang Uk
Park Ji-hun Chi-gu
Kim Yo-hun Private Kim
Yun Yeong-ju Mr. Won
Park Am Dr. Won
Ju Jeung-nyeo Mrs. Song
Hwang Hae Interrogation Officer
Ju Seon-tae Chief of Staff
Hwang Jeong-sun Old Woman
Yoon In-ja Woman
Lee Soon-jae Kang

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