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Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On

2021, Korean. Directed by Hong Jun-pyo.

"We are not machines"

When Taeil gets hired as a tailor's assistant, he dreams of becoming a fully-fledged tailor to be able to financially support his family. But he finds himself constantly reminded of the laborers' inferior working conditions. The young 22-year-old Taeil decides to confront the reality and become the flame of hope himself.

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1h 39m
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Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
1 December 2021
Original title
태일이
Country
South Korea
Written by
Shin Chul, Sim Hyeong-seop, Lee Ye-ji
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What Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On is based on

Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On is adapted from a manga.

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Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).

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Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

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If you liked Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On, try Animal Farm, The Breadwinner, 1987: When the Day Comes.

Who directed Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On?

Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On (2021) was directed by Hong Jun-pyo and stars Jang Dong-yoon, Yeom Hye-ran, Jin Sun-kyu.

What is Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On based on?

Chun Tae-il: A Flame That Lives On is adapted from a manga.

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