Homes Apart: Korea
Originally released in 1991. Homes Apart: Korea is a documentary film. directed by Christine Choy. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
They speak the same language, share a similar culture and once belonged to a single nation. When the Korean War ended in 1953, ten million families were torn apart. By the early 90s, as the rest of the world celebrated the end of the Cold War, Koreans remain separated between North and South, fearing the threat of mutual destruction. Beginning with one man's journey to reunite with his sister in North Korea, filmmakers Takagi and Choy reveal the personal, social and political dimensions of one of the last divided nations on earth. The film was also the first US project to get permission to film in both South & North Korea.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1991
35 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Third World Newsreel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homes Apart: Korea about?
They speak the same language, share a similar culture and once belonged to a single nation. When the Korean War ended in 1953, ten million families were torn apart. By the early 90s, as the rest of...
Who directed Homes Apart: Korea?
Homes Apart: Korea was directed by Christine Choy.
How long is Homes Apart: Korea?
Homes Apart: Korea has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Homes Apart: Korea released?
Homes Apart: Korea was released on January 2, 1991 in theaters.