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202089 min12documentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Migration Music History

Free Minu

202089 min12documentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

After 18 years in Korea, a Nepalese migrant is deported, revealing the struggles faced by those living as illegal aliens.

Migration Music History

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After 18 years in Korea, a Nepalese migrant is deported, revealing the struggles faced by those living as illegal aliens.

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Jee Hye-wondirector

Myung-Hoon Songcast

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Minu, a Nepalese migrant, arrives in South Korea in his 20s with hopes of a better life. He becomes the lead singer of the band Stop Crackdown, known for its songs that reflect the experiences of migrant laborers. One of their key tracks, "Tears of Mokpo," expresses the emotional struggles faced by those living as illegal aliens. After 18 years in Korea, Minu is deported, revealing the challenges that accompany the pursuit of a new beginning in a foreign land.

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