<HERSTORY >: Not History, but HER story that must not be forgotten

Inspired by the “Gwanbu Trial,” one of the many struggles against the Japanese government on behalf of comfort women, follows ten plaintiffs and their supporters who fight legal battles to attain victory and closure for the abused women.

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Kim Hak-soon, who broke her silence in 1991 about wartime rape, became the first woman in Korea to testify her experience as a sex slave for the Japanese military. Then, 10 Busan-based former sex slaves, with assistance from Moon Jeong-suk, head of a local travel agency, and a Korean-Japanese lawyer, began a long 6-year legal battle, including 23 court appearances, to demand an apology and compensation from the Japanese government.

When was first unveiled to sold-out screenings at the 71st Cannes International Film Festival this year, it brought tears to audience and earned global attention in leaving an unforgettable impression on an international stage.

is now set to deliver a strong message not only in Korea but also around the world.