A soldier from the airborne unit involved in the Gwangju Democratization Movement faces overwhelming guilt after killing a girl during the uprising in May 1980. His remorse leads him to take his own life. In a separate narrative, a man tortured for his role in a civilian army wanders through life, haunted by his traumatic past. Together, these stories reflect the lasting effects of political violence and personal trauma in South Korea's history. Directed by Kim Tae-yeong, the film runs for 122 minutes.

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See the tragic story of a soldier in the Gwangju uprising.
Meet a man grappling with the scars of torture.
Find out about South Korea's political violence history.

Did You Know

The film features a soldier from the Gwangju Democratization Movement.
One soldier takes his own life after killing a girl during the conflict.
The film has a total duration of 122 minutes.
The director of the film is Kim Tae-yeong.

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South Korean historyPolitical violencePsychological trauma

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What is the main story of the first segment in 'The Confessions of May in the Wilderness'?

It recounts the tragic story of a member of the airborne unit involved in the Gwangju Democratization Movement who, after killing a girl, takes his own life out of guilt.

Who directed 'The Confessions of May in the Wilderness'?

The film was directed by Kim Tae-yeong.

What are the two narratives presented in the film?

The first narrative involves a soldier's guilt and suicide, while the second follows a man dealing with the psychological effects of torture after participating in a civilian army.

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