Hope (2013)
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After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.
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... Dong-hoon
... Mi-hee
... So-won
... Gwang-sik
... Psychiatrist Jung-sook
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This movie is a mixture of many social topics that concern us, being organized coherently into a deeply touching narrative. It reveals many imperfections of the world we lived in, but the main theme is still about hope and love. While the plot is relatively simple, the acting feels truly impressive because of the genuine feelings between the lines.
Director:
Writer:
Jo Joong-hoon (Writer)
Kim Ji-hye (Writer)
Lee Sang-yong (Adaptation)
So Jae-won (Original Story)
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Release Date:
2013-10-02
Run Time:
122 min
Reviews of
Hope
This movie is a mixture of many social topics that concern us, being organized coherently into a deeply touching narrative. It reveals many imperfections of the world we lived in, but the main theme is still about hope and love. While the plot is relatively simple, the acting feels truly impressive because of the genuine feelings between the lines.
Based on a true story, Hope follows the traumatic journey of a young girl, So-won, who survives a brutal sexual assault and must rebuild her life amid a deeply flawed justice system. Despite immense physical and emotional pain, her courage and the love of her family highlight the resilience of the human spirit. The film powerfully criticizes legal leniency for predators and calls for greater empathy, protection, and support for victims.
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Cast & Crew of
Hope
Cast
... Dong-hoon
... Mi-hee
... So-won
... Gwang-sik
... Psychiatrist Jung-sook
... Young-suk's Mother
... Detective Squad Chief
... Prosecutor
... Paramedic
... Vice Principal
... Reporter
... Cocomong Costumed Part-Timer
... Cocomong Costumed Part-Timer
... Court-appointed Lawyer
... Judge
... Do-kyung
... Young-suk
... Detective Seo
... Head Nurse
... Young-suk's Friend
... Mr. Kim
... Gook-sun
... Jong-sul
... Parents' Association President
... Parents' Association Member
Crew
... Digital Intermediate
... Producer
... Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Writer
... Lighting Director
... Set Decoration
... Production Sound Mixer
... Visual Effects
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Director
... Writer
... Key Grip
... Director of Photography
... Camera Operator
... Sound Supervisor
... Executive Producer
... Production Design
... Makeup & Hair
... Assistant Director
... Adaptation
... Editor
... Editor
... Costume Design
... Original Story
... ADR Recordist
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