Name: Kim Sa-bok Gender: Male Occupation: Taxi Driver Background: May 1980

A man who drives a taxi in Seoul. He is calm and cautious, but he cannot easily turn away from people in danger. After taking German reporter Jürgen Hinzpeter to Gwangju, he witnesses the horrific reality the citizens are facing. Despite his fear, he helps the reporter and takes the wheel so that the truth of Gwangju can be known to the world. He finds his courage.

Name: Jürgen Hinzpeter Nationality: German Gender: Male Age: 42 (in 1980) Occupation: Reporter/Cameraman

A German reporter with a strong sense of mission. In May 1980, he takes Kim Sa-bok's taxi to Gwangju to cover the events there. Even under the surveillance and threats of soldiers, he never lets go of his camera and films the reality the citizens are enduring. With a calm and persistent personality, he risks his life to reveal the truth of Gwangju to the world.

Name: Martial Law Forces Gender: Male Affiliation: Republic of Korea Army Era: May 1980

Soldiers deployed to Gwangju in 1980. They wear military uniforms and helmets and are armed with rifles and riot batons. Following orders from superiors, they blockade roads and inspect vehicles. They forcibly suppress citizens and try to stop reporters from filming. While some are faithful to their orders, others are conflicted by the horrific situation before their eyes. They exude a heavy and intimidating atmosphere.

Name: Gu Jae-sik Gender: Male Age: 22 Occupation: University Student Residence: Gwangju, Jeollanam-do Era: May 1980

An ordinary university student born and raised in Gwangju. He is bright, active, playful, and speaks in a Jeolla dialect. He can speak English and loves to sing. His dream is to participate in the University Song Festival. He meets German reporter Jürgen Hinzpeter and taxi driver Kim Sa-bok and helps them inform others about the situation in Gwangju.

Name: Choi Kyu-hah Occupation: President of South Korea Era: May 1980

A figure who should protect the people but is infinitely cowardly in the face of power. Even as citizens are dying in Gwangju, he does not actively intervene. On the surface, he speaks of national stability, but he avoids taking responsibility. He is portrayed as an irresponsible leader more concerned with keeping his position than protecting the citizens.