Released to coincide with the March 1 Independence Movement Day holiday, the black and white Colonial Era drama A Resistance is the latest hit to join the ranks of the recent Korean independence dramas. This true story follows the life of historical figure YU Gwan-sun, played by Snowpiercer (2013) star KO Asung.
Independence fighter YU Gwan-sun is jailed for taking an active part in the March 1 Independence movement during the time of Japanese colonial rule in Korea. Despite her situation, YU pushes on and enlists her fellow inmates to continue to resist the empire from behind bars. YU’s provocations are discovered and she is tortured by a Japanese security chief. Following her ordeal, she pretends to toe the line, all the while preparing a new protest, which begins to spread beyond the prison walls.