The Hinzpeter Story
In May of 1980, the city is locked down and phone lines are dead because of protests and struggles in demand of democracy. Just when Gwangju was being ignored by the media, Jurgen Hinzpeter, a reporter from Germany, sneaks in despite the danger!
The Hinzpeter Story (2018)
Chang Young-joo
At a glance
Countries
South Korea
Ratings
TMDB users
8.0/10
1 votes
Rating consensus
80/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~80/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Jürgen Hinzpeter
Himself
Cho Seong-ha
Narrator
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The Hinzpeter Story (2018)
Chang Young-joo
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