''Blue Swallow'' is a 2005 South Korean film based on the true story of
Park Kyung-won
Park Kyung-won (24 June 1901 – 7 August 1933) was, along with Kwon Ki-ok of the Republic of China Air Force, one of the earliest Korean female aviators. Though it is generally agreed that Kwon was the first female pilot, Park is still recog ...
, an early Korean female pilot. The film became controversial when Park's alleged pro-Japanese activities came to light. It was also found that she was not, as the filmmakers had thought, the first female pilot from Korea; this distinction in fact belonged to Kwon Ki-ok of the Republic of China Air Force. Despite excellent reviews and Park's biographer pointing out factual errors in these accusations, it resulted in the under-performance of ''Blue Swallow'' at the box office.
Cast
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Jang Jin-young
Jang Jin-young (; June 14, 1972 – September 1, 2009) was a South Korean actress.
Following Jang's time as a model and participation in the 1992 Miss Korea beauty contest, she began her acting career on television, in the drama ''Angel in My ...
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Park Kyung-won
Park Kyung-won (24 June 1901 – 7 August 1933) was, along with Kwon Ki-ok of the Republic of China Air Force, one of the earliest Korean female aviators. Though it is generally agreed that Kwon was the first female pilot, Park is still recog ...
Takeo Nakahara
is a Japanese actor.
Filmography
Film
*'' Okoge'' (1992) – Tochihiko Terazaki
*'' Kaettekita Kogarashi Monjirō'' (1993) - Hachibei
*'' Godzilla 2000'' (1999) – Takada
*''Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla'' (2002) – JXSDF Chief Ichiyanagi
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... Foreign Minister
* Kim Tae-hyun ... Kang Se-gi
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Ko Joo-yeon
Ko Joo-yeon (born February 22, 1994) is a South Korean actress who has gained attention in the Korean film industry for her roles in '' Blue Swallow'' (2005) and '' The Fox Family'' (2006).2006Baeksang Arts Awards
*Nominated - Best Actress:
Jang Jin-young
Jang Jin-young (; June 14, 1972 – September 1, 2009) was a South Korean actress.
Following Jang's time as a model and participation in the 1992 Miss Korea beauty contest, she began her acting career on television, in the drama ''Angel in My ...
2006Grand Bell Awards
*Best Music: Michael Staudacher
*Best Sound: Eun Hee-soo
*Nominated - Best Actress:
Jang Jin-young
Jang Jin-young (; June 14, 1972 – September 1, 2009) was a South Korean actress.
Following Jang's time as a model and participation in the 1992 Miss Korea beauty contest, she began her acting career on television, in the drama ''Angel in My ...
*Nominated - Best New Actress: Han Ji-min
*Nominated - Best Cinematography: Yoon Hong-sik
*Nominated - Best Lighting: Choi Seok-jae
*Nominated - Best Art Direction: Takeuchi Koichi
*Nominated - Best Costume Design: Kwon Yu-jin
*Nominated - Best Visual Effects: Kang Jong-ik, Han Tae-jeong
2006 Korean Film Awards
*Nominated - Best Cinematography: Yoon Hong-sik
*Nominated - Best Art Direction: Takeuchi Koichi
*Nominated - Best Sound: Eun Hee-soo
*Nominated - Best Visual Effects: Kang Jong-ik, Han Tae-jeong
2006 Korean Association of Film Critics Awards
*Best Actress:
Jang Jin-young
Jang Jin-young (; June 14, 1972 – September 1, 2009) was a South Korean actress.
Following Jang's time as a model and participation in the 1992 Miss Korea beauty contest, she began her acting career on television, in the drama ''Angel in My ...