304 people died when the Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014, prompting an investigation into the South Korean government's role in the disaster.
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304 people died when the Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014, prompting an investigation into the South Korean government's role in the disaster.
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Synopsis
On April 16, 2014, the Sewol ferry sank off the coast of Jindo, South Korea. Director Ji-young Kim investigates the government's role in the disaster, which killed 304 people, most of whom were high school students. Using Automatic Identification System data and testimonies from survivors, Kim reveals inconsistencies in government reports. The film details the collusion between the National Intelligence Service and government entities to conceal the truth. It questions the narrative presented by Park Geun-hye's administration and exposes the failure to rescue passengers.
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Why Watch
- See how the government faked data after the Sewol sinking.
- Meet survivors pressured to change their testimonies.
- Follow the investigation into Park Geun-hye's administration.
Did You Know
- 304 of the 476 people on board the Sewol ferry died in the disaster.
- The film was released in South Korea on April 12, 2018.
- Director Ji-young Kim also directed a follow-up investigation titled Ghost Ship.
- The documentary broke South Korea's box-office record for political documentaries.
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What was the death toll of the Sewol ferry disaster?
The Sewol ferry disaster resulted in the deaths of 304 of the 476 people on board.
Who directed the documentary Intention?
Intention was directed by Ji-young Kim.
When was the documentary Intention released in South Korea?
Intention was released in South Korea on 12 April 2018.
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