Eagerly-awaited biopic film, Birth starring Yoon Shi Yoon is all set to be released in the second half of the year!
The film commemorates the 200th anniversary of Father Kim Taegon. He is the first Korean-born Catholic priest and the patron saint of Korean clergy. He was canonized and named Saint Andrew Kim in 1984 by Pope John Paul II.
Playing the titular role is Yoon Shi Yoon of Baker King, Grand Prince, Train fame. Rounding up the main cast members are acclaimed actor Ahn Sung Ki and character actors Yoon Kyung Ho, Lee Moon Sik, Lee Ho Won, Im Hyun Soo, Ha Kyung and rookie actress Song Ji Yeon.
Other actors who contributed to the film include Lee Kyung-young, Shin Jeong-geun, Choi Mu-seong, Kim Kwang-gyu, Kang Mal-geum, Cha Cheong-hwa, Jung Yu-mi, Sung-hyuk, Lee Jun-hyuk, Nam Da-reum, and Park Ji-hoon.
Yoon Shi Yoon To Play Forward-Thinking Priest In Film “Birth”
The filming for Birth commenced on December 6 last year covering numerous locations in South Korea such as Nonsan, Taean, Boryeong, Danyang, Pyeongchang, Yeosu, Buan, Mungyeong, and Daegu.
In addition, scenes were also captured in provinces such as North Chungcheong, Gangwon, South Jeolla, South Gyeongsang, and Goyang Aqua Studio in Gyeonggi as well as Jeju Island.
In the backdrop of the Opium war, the movie traces Father Kim’s study in Macau. Crossing the West sea onboard Raphael, the movie will also cover his land entry through Manchuria. It will also feature the scene of pioneering the sea entry route through Baengnyeong Island.
The last filming took place in the 18th-century Dominican monastery Shrine of St.Andrew Kim in Lolomboy, Bocaue Bulacan Philippines, where he made a stay.
Today, St. Andrew Kim is venerated as a secondary patron saint in the parish of Lolomboy. A shrine was built in the convent where he used to live.
Birth is set to premiere on November 30 at Korean cinemas nationwide.
Source: Sports Donga
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