Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On (2021) | Movie

Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On movie

🎬 Title: Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On / 태일이

“We are not machines”

Story: Taeil, a 22-year-old hired as a tailor’s assistant, aspires to become a skilled tailor and uplift his family’s financial situation. However, he is constantly confronted with the harsh realities of labor and poor working conditions. Motivated by his circumstances, Taeil resolves to become a beacon of hope for himself and others.

⭐ Rating: 7 (4 votes)

📅 Release date: December 1, 2021

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes

🎭 Genres: Animation, Drama

🎬 Director: Hong Jun-pyo

✍️ Writers: Shin Chul, Sim Hyeong-seop, Lee Ye-ji, Song Yoon-hee, Kim Kyung-chan, Sim San

🌍 Production Country: South Korea

🏢 Production Companies: Myung Films, Zealarabi Pictures, Studio Roomer, Chun Tae-il Foundation

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👥 Cast: Jang Dong-yoon (Chun Tae-il (voice)), Yeom Hye-ran (Lee So-sun (voice)), Jin Sun-kyu (Father (voice)), Park Cheol-min (Tailor Shin (voice)), Kwon Hae-hyo (President (voice)), Tae In-ho (Detective Oh (voice)), Chung Ye-jin (Lee Young-mi (voice)), Shin Jung-yoon (Soo-hwan (voice)), Ahn Dong-gu (Young-bae (voice)), Kim Jung-pal (Market Leader (voice))

Editor’s Note: “Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On” (2021) successfully embraces its Animation and Drama elements without coming off as cliché. Director Hong Jun-pyo ensures a coherent narrative that flows well, providing a vivid sense of place. The cast, particularly Jang Dong-yoon, Yeom Hye-ran, and Jin Sun-kyu, delivers performances that add depth and emotional resonance to the story. The film’s 1h 39m runtime feels appropriate, balancing its strengths with minor imperfections. Its powerful tagline—“We are not machines”—effectively encapsulates its core message. If this narrative appeals to you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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