Na Moon-hee as Ahn Jung-geun's mother, Mrs. Jo Maria
Sincerity overpowers technology, Na Moon-hee's 'My Beloved Son, Thomas'
Sincerity overpowers technology, Na Moon-hee's 'My Beloved Son, Thomas'
Actress Na Moon-hee smiled with her signature smile, saying, "I felt good" in response to the evaluation of her song.
Na Moon-hee told a story about the movie in an interview with the movie 'Hero' (director Yoon Je-gyun) held at a cafe in Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul at 1 p.m. on the 14th.
Regarding the meaning of 'hero', Na Moon-hee said, "I wonder how there is a noble person like Dr. Ahn Jung-geun in our country," and "Our movie captures the mental world and soul of Dr. Ahn Jung-geun, and I hope it is conveyed well."
At the same time, regarding the fact that Ahn Jung-geun's remains have not yet been returned to the homeland, he said, "I don't think it's that important where the remains are. I think his spirit and soul are important."
“He became the leader of the volunteer army and did not give in to the Japanese. He knew for sure that he would kill him if he did not, but he did it to the end. Looking back, I think Mrs. Jo Maria is amazing. She told her son, ‘Don’t give in and do what you want.’ A mother is a child, even if her son is 10, 30, or 50 years old. How can she do that to her own child? I expressed it, but I think my expression would have been much less expressive. What was it like on the inside of Mrs. Jo Maria? want."
He also shared his thoughts on working with actor Jeong Seong-hwa, who plays Ahn Jung-geun, as mother and son. “Jeong Seong-hwa came in like a son from the beginning. I thought, ‘Hoho.’ When I sent Ahn Jung-geun away, I felt like I was sending him a son. I acted with that mindset.”
Regarding this, Na Moon-hee said, "I heard that they played my song at the scene. I told them to do a lot with that feeling. But I heard it at the preview this time and found out about it. So I felt very good. 'Did I do something?' “I want to,” he said with a smile.
Na Moon-hee bowed her head, saying she was grateful for the audience's reaction, saying they were greatly moved by her song. "I was surprised by the audience's reaction. 'Do I still have this power?' That's right. I'm so thankful that they recognized me again."
'My Beloved Son, Thomas' sung by Na Moon-hee, who plays Jo Maria, Ahn Jung-geun's mother, is the number that brought the audience to tears the most out of all the numbers in 'Hero'. Na Moon-hee is evaluated as proving the power of singing with sincerity rather than technique.
'Hero' is a film that depicts the last year of Ahn Jung-geun, who killed Ito Hirobumi in Harbin in October 1909 and died after being sentenced to death by a Japanese court, from the time he prepared for his rebellion to the moment of his death. As Korea's first original musical film, more than 70% of the numbers were recorded live, conveying vivid emotions.
‘Hero’ was released on the 21st of last month and is currently receiving rave reviews and rave reviews.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr