"Jung Il Woo, My Friend" The life of a staunch advocate for the poor

Foreigner-turned-natural-citizen Father John Vincent Daly, better known as Father Jung Il Woo, ministered to the poor of Korea for over half of his life. In documentary "Jung Il Woo, My Friend", we hear his story from those who knew him and loved him. One man made profound differences in others lives until the end of his.

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"Jung Il Woo, My Friend" (2017)

Directed by Kim Dong-won

With Kim Dong-won,...

Synopsis
Born in the United States, Jung Il Woo (Jesuit Father John Vincent Daly until 1998 naturalization as a Korean citizen) lived in Korea since the 1960s and advocated for the poor until his death in 2014. He set an example for others with his life. The documentary follows Jung Il Woo's footsteps through the memories of those who miss him.

Festival
2017 upcoming Korean Cinema Technology Council - upcoming Korean New Independent Film Festival: Observation and Intervention

Release date in Korea : 2017/10