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Radio Dayz
Genres
Comedy
Overview
In April 1933, Korea’s Japanese occupiers launched the country’s first radio station, JODK. It broadcasts propaganda so as to better brainwash the Korean people into becoming loyal Japanese citizens. In need of a Korean producer for a radio drama about the greatness of Japan’s Asian Empire, they appoint Lloyd Park, a young man who has only joined the radio station through his father’s connections.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
111 min
Release Date
2008-01-31
Status
Released
Original Language
Korean
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
6.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Ryoo Seung-bum
Lloyd Park
Kim Sa-rang
Mari
Lee Jong-hyuk
K
Kim Roi-ha
Noh Bong-al
Oh Jung-se
Man-cheol
Hwang Bo-ra
Myeong-wol
Ko A-sung
Sun-deok
Kim Kwang-shik
[Political Party Member #1]
Park Seung-bae
Governor-General Secretary
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