What is Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun?
Topic: Film "Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun" (2004). Goal: Write a factual overview (150-190 words).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2004
- Release date
- Sep 10, 2004
- Genres
- Drama, Action
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- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
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Topic: Film "Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun" (2004).
Goal: Write a factual overview (150-190 words).
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Title: Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun (2004).
Release Date: 09/10/2004 (KR).
Genre: Drama and Action.
Runtime: 1h 28m.
Plot:
October 26, 1909, 9:00 a.m.
Six gun shots at Harbin station in China.
A cry in Russian: "long live Korea".
Ahn Jung-geun (independence movement leader) shot Ito Hirobumi (first Japanese resident general in Korea).
Ahn Jung-geun hears during questioning that Hirobumi died and thanks God.
Ahn Jung-geun confesses he shot Hirobumi without seeing his face.
Investigators wonder about the 7th bullet left unfired.
Cast:
Yu Oh-seong as Ahn Jung-geun.
Yun Ju-sang as Ito Hirobumi.
Should you watch it?
“An assassin's confession reverberates after a historic 1909 train station shooting.”
- Engaging portrayal of a pivotal Korean independence moment
- Tense period action set in early 20th‑century Asia
- Compact 88‑minute runtime keeps the story focused
- Sparse background may leave viewers unfamiliar with the era confused
- The film’s brief length restricts deeper exploration of motives
Watch it if you appreciate concise historical dramas that blend tension with political intrigue.
The film contains period gunfire and political themes but is suitable for general audiences.
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Who is the central figure of the film?
The story follows Korean independence activist Ahn Jung‑geun and his actions in 1909.
When do the film’s events occur?
The narrative is set on October 26, 1909.
What genres describe the movie?
It is classified as drama and action.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Is the movie appropriate for all viewers?
It carries the 전체관람가 rating, indicating it is suitable for general audiences.
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