Song of the Poet

Song of the Poet

Hope and despair become a song

2022 · 120 min · Documentary, Music

Chronicles of Joung Tae-choon, a celebrated folk singer-songwriter, who tremendously contributed to Korean folk history.

Directed by Goh Young-jae · Written by Goh Young-jae

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