Unveiling the Horrors: The Gwangju Inhwa School and the Impact of “Silenced” in Raising Awareness of Child Abuse
In the Korean movie “Silenced,” also known as “The Crucible,” we are confronted with a harrowing portrayal of the dark realities that occurred at the Gwangju Inhwa School. This heart-wrenching film, released in 2011 and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, is based on the novel of the same name written by Gong Ji-young, which was inspired by true events. “Silenced” shines a stark and unflinching light on the disturbing incidents of abuse and injustice that took place within the walls of…