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Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (Korean: 동주; Hanja: 東柱; RR: Dongju) is a 2016 South Korean black-and-white biographical period drama film directed by Lee Joon-ik about Yun Dong-ju. It was released in South Korea on February 17, 2016.
Feb 17, 2016 · Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet: Directed by Lee Joon-ik. With Kang Ha-neul, Park Jeong-min, Kim In-woo, Choi Hong-il. The life and death of Dongju Yoon who dared to dream becoming a poet during the harsh period of Japan's occupation of Korea.
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- Biography, Drama
- Lee Joon-ik
- 2016-02-17
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©. Follows the life of poet Yun Dong-Ju (Dec. 30, 1917 – Feb. 16, 1945). He was eventually imprisoned by the Japanese government for being involved in the Korean independence movement.
Apr 4, 2021 · Panos Kotzathanasis. April 4, 2021. A great biopic. The film tells the tragic story of Yun Dong-ju and his best friend Song Mong-kyu. It starts in the 50's, during their university days, when they both write poetry, but Song is the one who is recognized first.
A gifted poet and his cousin are imprisoned by Japanese colonial authorities for taking part in Korea’s independence movement. Based on true events. Watch trailers & learn more.
A biographical film based on the life and work of Korea's renowned poet, Yun Dong-ju. Born in the era of Japanese occupation of Korea, Dong-ju and his cousin Mong-gyoo grow up like brothers under one roof. 13 IMDb 7.1 1 h 50 min 2016. X-Ray 13+.