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Ah! Baekbeom Kim Ku
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Ah! Baekbeom Kim Ku

May 24, 1960
2h 20m
★ 4.0

Overview

Kim Chang-su, who participated in the Donghak Movement, escapes to Manchuria after being chased by the Japanese army, finally making his way home. Angered by the assassination of Empress Myeong-seong, he murders a Japanese lieutenant and is sent to jail. He escapes from prison turns his focus on the democratic movement by teaching civilians and organizing Sinminheo (a democratic organization), even changing his name to 'Kim Gu.' After he is imprisoned again, he gets out on parole and goes to China, where he participates in establishing a provisional government from which he can direct the anti-Japanese struggle. Kim Gu goes on to play a part in Yun Bong-gil's deeds in Shanghai, the events at Hongkou Park, the encounter with Jiang Jish, and the establishment of the Korean National Army, and leads the struggle for Korea's independence with warm fraternal love and clear national spirit. When Korea is liberated in August 15, 1945, he returns back to his native land.

Genres

Drama
History

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Cast

Jeon Chang-geun

Kim Gu (Changsoo)

Jeon Chang-geun

Jo Mi-ryeong

Jo Mi-ryeong

Ju Jeung-nyeo

Ju Jeung-nyeo

Shin Young-kyun

Shin Young-kyun

Yoon Il-bong

Yun Bong-gil

Yoon Il-bong

Lee Hyang

Lee Hyang

Seong Gwang-hyeon

Seong Gwang-hyeon

Cho Yong-soo

Cho Yong-soo

Go Seon-ae

Go Seon-ae

Hwang Hae-nam

Hwang Hae-nam

Im Saeng-chul

Im Saeng-chul