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202071 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Art History Family Dynamics

Forbidden Fatherland

202071 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Korea's modern history is explored through the personal narrative of a father whose family's indifference reflects a broader societal disconnect from the trauma of the Korean War.

Art History Family Dynamics

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Korea's modern history is explored through the personal narrative of a father whose family's indifference reflects a broader societal disconnect from the trauma of the Korean War.

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Kim Lyangdirector

Kim Joo-yeongcast

Lee Gwang-jacast

Park Kyeong-sooncast

Kim Kyeong-jaecast

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Korea's modern history, marked by the Korean War and ongoing division, is explored through the personal narrative of a father whose family remains detached from the historical events that shaped their lives. "Forbidden Fatherland" highlights the emotional scars left by decades of conflict and the societal indifference towards this painful legacy. By focusing on individual experiences, the film illustrates how the trauma of the past continues to influence contemporary life in both North and South Korea, revealing a broader disconnect within the nation.

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