Unbowed (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Unbowed is a 2011 crime drama directed by Chung Ji-young, starring Ahn Sung-ki as Kim Kyung-ho, Kim Eung-soo and Jin Kyung. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $22.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Chung Ji-young
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Next Entertainment World
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Unbowed About?
The premise of Unbowed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A conscientious professor finds himself pitted against a corrupt judicial system when he is charged with assault after firing a crossbow at the judge presiding over his appeal of an unjust dismissal. Inspired by the true story of Kim Kyung‑ho, the film examines the clash between law‑abiding citizens and judges who abuse their authority.
Unbowed Cast & Characters
Ahn Sung-ki leads the cast as Kim Kyung-ho, with Kim Eung-soo as Park Bong-ju and Jin Kyung as Park Jun's Wife. Directed by Chung Ji-young; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chung Ji-young
- Ahn Sung-ki as Kim Kyung-ho
- Kim Eung-soo as Park Bong-ju
- Jin Kyung as Park Jun's Wife
- Park Won-sang as Park Jun
Also Starring in Unbowed
· 12 more- Jung Won-joong Park Jae-gi
- Kim Ji-ho Jang Eun-seo
- Lee Kyung-young Lee Tae-woo
- Moon Sung-keun Shin Jae-yeol
- Park Gil-su Chairman Choi
- Oh Dae-hwan Kim In-sik
- Na Young-hee Kyung-ho's Wife
- Han Sa-myeong Inmate
- Jeon So-hyun Saloonkeeper
- Lee Seung-hun Lawyer Lee
- Cho Dong-in Sang-jun
- Shin An-jin Jailer
More from Chung Ji-young
More films directed by Chung Ji-young: The Boys, Black Money, National Security and Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid.
Unbowed Plot Summary
What happens in Unbowed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1995, an untenured professor of mathematics named Kim Ahn Sung-ki exposes a flaw in the College Scholastic Ability Test, triggering the public humiliation of the professors who drafted it. This bold move sets off a chain of consequences: despite the strength of his research, Kim is denied tenure and forced to resign. He moves to the United States for a time, chasing opportunities abroad, but returns to South Korea when laws are amended to allow rejected professors to file wrongful dismissal lawsuits. The clash between merit and institutional protection becomes the central tension of his career and life.
Full summary
The whole story of Unbowed, scene by scene
Unbowed Box Office
Unbowed grossed $22.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.1M
- International
- $22.1M
Unbowed Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Unbowed.
How Well Do You Know Unbowed?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What subject did the main character Kim teach before losing his tenure?
Unbowed Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “停职的代价” and “折断的箭, hardbard”.
- Also known as
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- 停职的代价
- 折断的箭, hardbard
- 断箭
- Непокоренный
- 부러진 화살
- לא נכנע
- 十字弓防戰
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Unbowed FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Unbowed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Unbowed?
Unbowed runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Unbowed released?
Unbowed was released on October 9, 2011.
Who directed Unbowed?
Unbowed was directed by Chung Ji-young.
More films by Chung Ji-young Who is in the cast of Unbowed?
Unbowed stars Ahn Sung-ki as Kim Kyung-ho, Kim Eung-soo as Park Bong-ju and Jin Kyung as Park Jun's Wife, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Unbowed make at the box office?
Unbowed grossed $22.1 million worldwide.
Does Unbowed have a post-credit scene?
No. Unbowed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Unbowed in?
The original language of Unbowed is Korean.
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