Synopsis Miracle in Cell No. 7 Korea, Based on a True Story

Thelongestfilm – The following is a synopsis of the film Miracle in Cell No. 7 Korea, which is based on a true story.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 released on January 23, 2013 in South Korea.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 belongs to the comedy-drama genre and directed by Hwan-kyung Lee. As quoted from Tribunnews, the story in the film Miracle in Cell No. 7 is based on the true story of a man named Jeong Won Seop.

Jeong Won Seop was a person with intellectual disabilities who died at the age of 87.

Jeong Won Seop previously jailed for 15 years for allegedly strangling and raping an elementary school student.

Synopsis of the film Miracle Cell in No. 7 Korea

Quoted from Tribun Wiki, the film Miracle Cell in No. 7 Korea tells the story of Yong-Goo, a father who suffers from mental disabilities.

Synopsis Miracle in Cell No. 7 Korea, Based on a True Story

Yong-Goo is a father who loves his daughter very much. However, Yong-Goo is accused of a crime for which he must be sent to prison. His daughter, Ye-Seung, who is a law school student, also proves that her father did not commit the crime he accused of.

Back in 1997, Yong-Goo was still living a normal life with Ye-Seung when he was little. They also go to a shop every day to see the yellow Sailor Moon backpack that Ye-Seung really wants.

Once upon a time, the two noticed the last of the Sailor Moon backpacks being sold. Yong-Goo enters the shop and begs the buyer to give him the bag. However, the father who bought the bag slapped Yong-Goo instead. The next day, the girl who bought the backpack sees Yong-Goo working in the grocery store parking lot.

Synopsis Miracle in Cell No. 7 Korea, Based on a True Story

He tells Yong-Goo that there is another shop that sells the same bag. Yong-Goo then follows the girl to a traditional outdoor market. However, soon the girl lay unconscious on the ground. Yong-Goo then tries to do CPR.

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Just then, a woman was walking by, and she called the police. Yong-Goo also accused of kidnapping and murder.

Synopsis Miracle in Cell No. 7 Korea, Based on a True Story

The father of the girl who died was the head of the National Police Agency. Yong-Goo then sentenced to death and imprisoned. He also shares a prison cell with five other inmates.

One day, Yong-Goo saves the life of his cellmate, So Yang-Ho, from the leader of a rival prison gang. So Yang-Ho then offered to help Yong-Goo in any way as a form of return. Yong-Goo also tells So Yang-Ho that he wants to see his daughter, Ye-Seung. The five inmates then plan to make a miracle happen.

List of film Miracle in Cell No. 7

  • Ryu Seung-ryong as Yong-Goo
  • Park Shin Hye as Ye-Sung mature
  • Kal So-Won as little Ye-Sung
  • Oh Dal-Su as So Yang-Ho
  • Park Won-Sang as Choi Choon-Ho
  • Jeong Man-Sik as Shin Bong-Sik
  • Kim Jung-Tae as Man-Bum
  • Kim Ki-Cheon as Mr. Seo
  • Jung Jin-Young as Jang Min-Hwan