Cultural Insight

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It is not too much to say that the box office was dominated by Korean movies during the long weekend that began with March 1st Independence Movement Day. In particular, "A Resistance", a low-budget movie about teenage independence fighter Yoo Kwan-sun, created a sensation by topping the box office.

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[Soundbite] "Hurray for the independence of Korea!"

Last weekend's box office was dominated by Koreans movies of various genres, including "A Resistance," the cinematic biography of independence fighter Yoo Kwna-sun and "Sabaha," a movie about a religious cult. According to the Korean Film Council, all the top five spots on the box office were taken by domestic movies during the three-day holiday. "A Resistance" starring actress Go Ah-sung remained on top for three straight days. Released on February 27th, the movie depicts the life of independence fighter Yoo Kwan-sun in an objective and realistic manner. It drew 260,000 viewers on March 1st alone. The film attracted over 150,000 viewers daily and accumulated 790,000 in attendance.