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Chungjang-ro empty-street sequence
Real Chungjang-ro in Gwangju, controlled for four days. Seventy 1980s signs, telephone poles, and vehicles were restored. Mostly night shoots.
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영화 · 2017 · Drama
A Taxi Driver
택시운전사
Synopsis
Visit the real filming locations of A Taxi Driver, the powerful true story set during the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement.
Locations
3 spots
Region
광주 · 서울
Released
August 2, 2017
Director
Jang Hoon
All Locations
3 · in order
Itinerary
A Day's Journey
A route that follows the work's scenes in order. Match the travel times and filming hours, and the air of that day will come close to you.
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광주 5.18 기념공원
5.18 민주화운동의 역사를 기리는 기념공원으로, 영화의 핵심 배경이 되는 장소
광주지하철 1호선 운천역에
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금남로 (시위 장면)
시민들이 거리로 나와 민주화를 외치는 대규모 시위 장면이 촬영된 곳
광주지하철 1호선 금남로4
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서울역 (출발 장면)
택시기사 만섭이 독일 기자 피터를 태우고 광주로 향하기 전 출발하는 장면
지하철 1호선
Editorial · 01
A Taxi Driver, the Road to Gwangju That Day
A Taxi Driver, the road to Gwangju that day
2017's Song Kang-ho-led <A Taxi Driver> is based on the true story of German journalist Jürgen Hinzpeter and Seoul taxi driver Kim Man-seob arriving at Gwangju in May 1980. Cumulative audience: 12.19 million.
Four months of shooting around Gwangju, Jeonju, and Suncheon recreated 1980s Chungjang-ro. The May 18 Democracy Square area was filmed at night under traffic control.
Director Jang Hoon captured 'an ordinary person's point of view in May 1980.' Each time a single taxi enters frame, the camera takes the passenger seat.
A person should help a person. That's what makes us people. — Kim Man-seob
Still · 2017 · Jang Hoon
Behind · 02
What happened behind the scenes?
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5·18 Democracy Square entry
Vehicle and crowd control across the square plus 500 era-costumed extras. The 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. window was used.
03
Taxi model 'Brisa' restoration
Five 1980s Kia Brisas were sourced and restored from across the country. One was running for real.
Guide · 03
Where should you go?
Best Season
Mid-May to early June (5·18 memorial + Gwangju green)
Transport
KTX Gwangju Songjeong + city bus
DAY 1 · Gwangju 5·18 memorial
10:00
Gwangju Songjeong Stn → 5·18 Democracy Square
5 minutes on Line 1, arriving at the square.
12:00
Old Chungjang-ro
5-minute walk from the square · 1980s traces.
15:00
5·18 Liberty Park
Free entry to the memorial hall.
DAY 2 · Outer Gwangju
10:00
May 18 National Cemetery
30 min by car from the square.
14:00
Yangrim-dong modern street
Architectural mix of 1900s and 1980s on a walk.
Pilgrimage · 04
How are fans visiting?
How to Pose
01
5·18 Democracy Square
Center of the square, back to the fountain, facing the old Provincial Hall.
02
Old Chungjang-ro
Mid-street, both walls of old signs.
Check-ins
3,450
People who have walked this journey
Visitor Notes
“On May 18, the square is in remembrance. Refrain from photos and observe silence.”
“Chungjang-ro on weekday mornings · 1980s traces live in the side streets.”
“Yangrim-dong is a photo spot. Pair with Chungjang-ro for half a day.”
Nearby · 05
What's near the filming spots?
5·18 Democracy Square
3 SPOTS
5·18 Liberty Park
10-minute walk · free memorial hall.
Culture
Gwangju Chungjang-ro cafe
Five old-school cafes with 1980s tone.
Cafe
Gwangju Theater
Opened in 1933 · a single-screen cinema.
Culture
Yangrim-dong
2 SPOTS
Yangrim Penguin Village
Old village preserved, old-school streets.
View
Gwangju Sajik Park lookout
15-minute walk · panoramic view of central Gwangju.
Nature
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DIAGRAMMATIC · SWAP FOR LIVE MAP
s01 · 광주 5.18 기념공원
s02 · 금남로 (시위 장면)
s03 · 서울역 (출발 장면)
광주 · 서울
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