The First Amendment of Korea (2003 Film)
The First Amendment of Korea (Korean: 대한민국 헌법 제1조) is a 2003 South Korean film directed by Song Kyeong-Shik. The film is a political comedy-drama that explores the power dynamics and corruption surrounding a high-stakes by-election.
Plot
The narrative follows a political crisis triggered by the death of an opposition senator, which leaves the national assembly evenly split between the ruling and opposition parties. The balance of power rests on a crucial by-election held in the city of Surak. As both major political parties engage in intense maneuvering and conspiracy to secure the seat, the race takes an unexpected turn when a local sex worker, Ko Eun-bi, enters the contest. Her candidacy gains unforeseen traction, threatening the established political order and forcing the major parties to escalate their efforts to maintain control.
Production and Release
The film was produced by Hanmaek Movies and distributed by Cinema Service. It was released in South Korea on March 14, 2003, with a total runtime of 108 minutes.
Cast
- Ye Ji-Won as Ko Eun-bi
- Lim Sung-Min as Kang Se-yeong
- Lee Moon-Sik as Baek Sung-ki
- Choi Eun-Joo as Aeng-doo
- Kim Yong-Geon as Oh Man-bong
- Lee Tae-Rim as Ma Doo-Sung