The film 'Returning Home' has surpassed 20,000 viewers today (21st), one week after its release, and inquiries for public screenings and group viewings are pouring in.
'Returning Home' (directed by Jung Yoon-cheol and Jung Sang-jin, produced by Kelvin Klein Productions, distributed by Etnine Film and Studio Chain) is a documentary that shows the relentless oppression of prosecutor power and highlights the structural issues of prosecutor dictatorship, while also showcasing the struggles of the people who took to the streets and squares with light in hand to restore democracy.
As of 10 a.m. on the 21st, according to the Integrated Computer Network of Movie Tickets, 'Returning Home' has achieved a cumulative audience of 20,113, fueled by overwhelming praise, surpassing 20,000 viewers just one week after its release, accelerating its box office performance.
'Returning Home' illustrates how prosecutor power has threatened democracy, examining the structural issues of prosecutor dictatorship. It has garnered attention for posing essential and critical questions currently facing South Korea through its portrayal of the people's struggles to recover democracy.
As evidenced, viewers who watched 'Returning Home' have expressed their applause with comments like 'the unquenchable flame of democracy in South Korea' (CGV ds****), 'a documentary that fervently captures the people's aspirations for democracy' (CGV Kang**), and 'what must we remember to not lose our democracy?' (CGV Ong**), continuing to recommend the film voluntarily.
Consequently, inquiries for group viewings have followed from various levels of society, including local communities, civic groups, and educational institutions, and in some areas, citizens are actively pushing to rent theaters for screenings.
The film 'Returning Home' was released on the 14th.
[Photo] Film poster, Integrated Computer Network of Movie Tickets
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