A Small Autocratic Republic_
After losing his only son, Old Kim establishes Haksagol, an all-male boarding house. Admission requires a strict exam and interview, and anyone who breaks its ten rules—such as bans on drinking or protests—is immediately expelled. This year’s top entrant, Jin-young, is secretly a female law student disguised as a man. As she struggles to hide her identity, unforeseen events begin to shake the foundations of Haksagol.
Starring
Kim Seo-ra, Lee Jin-su, Choi Jae-sung
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Small Autocratic Republic was released 35 years ago in 1991.
Overview
After losing his only son, Old Kim establishes Haksagol, an all-male boarding house. Admission requires a strict exam and interview, and anyone who breaks it...
A Small Autocratic Republic is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (10)
Kim Seo-ra
Jin-young
Lee Jin-su
Doo-tae
Choi Jae-sung
Sun-woo
Park Jun-gyu
Seok-gu
Kim Seung-hwan
Jae-hak
LK
Lee Keun-hee
Kim Eul-dong
Jeon Kuk-hwan
NJ
Na Jae-ung
Lee Hae-ryong
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What is A Small Autocratic Republic about?
After losing his only son, Old Kim establishes Haksagol, an all-male boarding house. Admission requires a strict exam and interview, and anyone who breaks its ten rules—such as bans on drinking or protests—is immediately expelled. This year’s top entrant, Jin-young, is secretly a female law student disguised as a man. As she struggles to hide her identity, unforeseen events begin to shake the foundations of Haksagol.
How long is A Small Autocratic Republic?
A Small Autocratic Republic has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in A Small Autocratic Republic?
The cast of A Small Autocratic Republic includes Kim Seo-ra, Lee Jin-su, Choi Jae-sung, Park Jun-gyu, Kim Seung-hwan.
GENRES (1)
Drama