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A Small Autocratic Republic (1991)

Movie 92 min

Drama

After losing his only son, Old Kim establishes Haksagol, an all-male boarding house. Admission requires a strict exam and interview, and anyone who breaks its ten rules—such as bans on drinking or protests—is immediately expelled. This year’s top entrant, Jin-young, is secretly a female law student disguised as a man. As she struggles to hide her identity, unforeseen events begin to shake the foundations of Haksagol.

Jin Yoo-young Director Jin Yoo-young Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 5, 1991
Runtime
92 min
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Studio
Road Pictures

Cast

Kim Seo-ra Kim Seo-ra Jin-young Lee Jin-su Lee Jin-su Doo-tae Choi Jae-sung Choi Jae-sung Sun-woo Park Jun-gyu Park Jun-gyu Seok-gu Kim Seung-hwan Kim Seung-hwan Jae-hak Lee Keun-hee Kim Eul-dong Kim Eul-dong Jeon Kuk-hwan Jeon Kuk-hwan Na Jae-ung Lee Hae-ryong Lee Hae-ryong

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Small Autocratic Republic about?
After losing his only son, Old Kim establishes Haksagol, an all-male boarding house. Admission requires a strict exam and interview, and anyone who breaks its ten rules—such as bans on drinking or protests—is immediately expelled. This year’s top entrant, Jin-young, is secretly a female law student disguised as a man. As she struggles to hide her identity, unforeseen events begin to shake the foundations of Haksagol.
Who directed A Small Autocratic Republic?
A Small Autocratic Republic was directed by Jin Yoo-young.
Who stars in A Small Autocratic Republic?
A Small Autocratic Republic stars Kim Seo-ra, Lee Jin-su, Choi Jae-sung, Park Jun-gyu.
When was A Small Autocratic Republic released?
A Small Autocratic Republic is a 1991 drama film.
Where can I watch A Small Autocratic Republic?
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