Our Homeland
Originally released in 2012. Our Homeland is a drama film. directed by Yang Yong-hi.
Starring Sakura Ando, Arata Iura, and Tatsushi Ōmori
Synopsis
From the late 1950s through the '70s, more than 90,000 of the ethnic Koreans in Japan emigrated to North Korea, a country that promised them affluence, justice, and an end to discrimination. KAZOKU NO KUNI tells the story of one of their number, who returns for just a short period. For the first time in 25 years, Sonho is reunited with his family in Tokyo after being allowed to undergo an operation there. Sonho’s younger sister Rie is at the centre of the film, and is not hard to recognise as the director’s alter-ego. In her documentaries DEAR PYONGYANG and SONA, THE OTHER MYSELF, Yang Yonghi told the story of her own life, and how, at age six, she experienced the departure of her three older brothers, who left their family for Pyongyang.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- STAR SANDS
- Slow Learner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Homeland about?
From the late 1950s through the '70s, more than 90,000 of the ethnic Koreans in Japan emigrated to North Korea, a country that promised them affluence, justice, and an end to discrimination. KAZOKU...
Who directed Our Homeland?
Our Homeland was directed by Yang Yong-hi.
How long is Our Homeland?
Our Homeland has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Our Homeland released?
Our Homeland was released on July 1, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Our Homeland?
The main cast of Our Homeland includes Sakura Ando, Arata Iura, Tatsushi Ōmori, Yang Ik-june, Jun Murakami.