A Taxi Driver

  • Action
  • Drama
  • History
8/2/2017
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Based on true events, an untold story of a taxi driver.

May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay big money for a drive down to Gwangju city. Not knowing that he’s a German journalist with a hidden agenda, Man-seob takes the job.

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Revenue:
$81,927,980
Budget:
$12,820,005

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  • Arnab.854

    More than just a Historical Movie

    Intro

    The film is set in the Spring of 1980 Seoul and is based on a true story related to the Gwangju Uprising which according to this movie, University students from the city of Gwangju start a massive protest against the then South Korean leader due to some political unrest. The government has censored all form of media and prevents outsiders from entering the city. The entire plot revolves around our protagonists Tax Driver,Kim Man-seob and Undercover Journalist, Jurgen "Peter" Hinzpeter trying to make it out safely from Gwangju.

    Pros

    1. The plot although starts off slow but becomes engaging the second & third act with a heartfelt endi...
    October 18, 2024

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