E2024-G016
May Cine Road: Walking Through the Scenes
Narrative
May Cine Road is a walking tour that traces filming locations from various movies and dramas across Gwangju. The course brings visitors to scenes familiar from the screen, offering a new perspective on the city through cinematic moments.
The tour includes Yangnim-dong, a neighborhood featured in the series Doona!, where places like the Horned Holly Hill and Missionary Wilson’s House appear. Jeonil Building 245, which played a key role in the film 26 Years, and the National Asian Culture Center, a location for Exhuma, add depth to the narrative. Other highlights include May 18 Democracy Square, where May 18 was filmed, and Chosun University, seen in 12.12: The Day. The tour ends at the May 18th National Cemetery, tying together Gwangju’s real and portrayed histories.
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