[Photo] Poster for "Jung Il Woo, My Friend" celebrates his life

No, this film isn't about the young "Return of Iljimae" actor Jung Il-woo, but about a Jesuit Father who moved to Korea and stayed there. "Jung Il Woo, My Friend" follows his story as he works to make a different in the lives of the Korean people and remembers his legacy he left behind after his death in 2014.

-Yours, Lisa, who is always grateful to see stories of international friendship

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"Jung Il Woo, My Friend" (2017)

Directed by Kim Dong-won

With Kim Dong-won,...

Synopsis
Born in the United States, Jung Il Woo (Jesuit Father John Vincent Daly until his 1998 naturalization as a upcoming Korean citizen) lived in Korea since the 1960s and advocated for the poor until his death in 2014. He set an example for others with his life. The documentary follows Jung Il Woo's footsteps through the memories of those who miss him.

Festival
2017 upcoming Korean Cinema Technology Council - upcoming Korean New Independent Film Festival: Observation and Intervention

Release date in Korea : 2017/10