Activist and law school graduate Kim is being persecuted by the mid-’70s Park regime for trying to write a book about Jeon Tae-il, a union activist who immolated himself at age 22 to protest government hypocrisy.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hong Kyung-inJeon Tae-il | Jeon Tae-il |
 Moon Sung-keunYoung-soo | Young-soo |
| KKim Sun-jaeJung-soon | Jung-soon |
 Kim Bo-kyungKyung-ja | Kyung-ja |
 Dong Bang-wooTae-il's Father | Tae-il's Father |
 Jung In-giYoung-soo's Junior | Young-soo's Junior |
 Park Yong-suPresident of Pyunghwa Market | President of Pyunghwa Market |
 Lee Yong-nyeoWoman Buying Umbrella | Woman Buying Umbrella |
 Kwon Tae-wonFactory Owner | Factory Owner |
 Lee Joo-silTae-il's Mother | Tae-il's Mother |
 Yoo Soon-chulYoung-soo's Father | Young-soo's Father |
 Park Cheol-minHanmisa Tailor | Hanmisa Tailor |
 Lee Sun-kyunNewspaper Reader | Newspaper Reader |
| LLee Hye-miWorker | Worker |
| KKim Young-daeDetective | Detective |