A Small Autocratic Republic (1991)

0.0/10 • 92 min • Drama

Overview

After losing his only son, Old Kim establishes Haksagol, an all-male boarding house. Admission requires a strict exam and interview, and anyone who breaks its ten rules—such as bans on drinking or protests—is immediately expelled. This year’s top entrant, Jin-young, is secretly a female law student disguised as a man. As she struggles to hide her identity, unforeseen events begin to shake the foundations of Haksagol.

Cast

Kim Seo-ra

Lee Jin-su

Choi Jae-sung

Park Jun-gyu

Kim Seung-hwan

Kim Eul-dong

Jeon Kuk-hwan

Lee Hae-ryong

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