The Night Before the Strike

1990 | 105 minutes | 6.2 ★ (7)

The Night Before the Strike
  • Overview

    There are 200 miserably impoverished people working in the Dongseong Metalworks Factory. Ju Wan-ik is introduced to the forging team as a new member of the team and they all go drinking together to welcome him.

  • Release Date

    27 March 1990

  • DirectingChang Youn-hyun
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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