May 18
2007, Korean. Directed by Kim Ji-hoon.
The day a nation's conscience died.
The citizens of Gwangju lead a relatively peaceful life, until one day the military takes over the city, accusing the residents of conspiracy and claiming that they are communist sympathisers preparing a revolution against the current government. Seeing as the soldiers beat defenceless people, mainly students, to death, the citizens are in for retaliation and form a militia.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Kim Ji-hoonDirector
- Kim Sang-kyungKang Min-woo
- Ahn Sung-kiPark Heung-soo
- Lee Yo-wonPark Shin-ae
- Lee Joon-giKang Jin-woo
- Park Cheol-minIn-bong
- Park Won-sangYong-dae
- Song Jae-hoPriest Kim
- Na Moon-heeNaju-daek
- Kwon Tae-wonBrigadier general Choi
- Uhm Hyo-seopCaptain Kim
- Park Yong-suMajor general Jung
- Lee EolLieutenant Colonel Bae
Details
- Released
- 25 July 2007
- Original title
- 화려한 휴가
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Na Hyun
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May 18: quick answers
Is May 18 worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is May 18?
May 18 runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does May 18 have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is May 18 on?
May 18 is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
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Who directed May 18?
May 18 (2007) was directed by Kim Ji-hoon and stars Kim Sang-kyung, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Yo-won.