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The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.


“I didn't do anything wrong.”
After being involved in a traumatic incident, 17-year-old Gong-ju is forced to change schools. Uncared for by her parents, her previous teacher arranges for her to hide away at his mother's place. It takes time for her past to catch up with her, but when it does the revelation is devastating.

Chun Woo-hee
Han Gong-ju

Jung In-sun
Eun-hee

Kim So-young
Hwa-ok

Lee Young-ran
Ms. Lee

Kwon Beom-taek
Chief of Police Substation

Jo Dae-hee
Lee Nan-do

Kimchoi Yong-joon
Dong-yoon

Kim Hyun-joon
Min-ho

Yoo Seung-mok
Han Gong-ju's Father

Seong Yeo-jin
Han Gong-ju's Mother
Han Gong-ju is a drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of high school, based on true story, school, teenage rape. Directed by Lee Su-jin, it stars Chun Woo-hee, Jung In-sun, Kim So-young. After being involved in a traumatic incident, 17-year-old Gong-ju is forced to change schools. Uncared for by her parents, her previous teacher arranges for her to hide away at his mother's place. It takes time for her past to catch up with her, but when it does the revelation is devastating.
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