Film Lens
Habitual Sadness focuses on the lives of elderly women at the 'House of Sharing' in the Korean countryside. These women were forced into sexual slavery as comfort women during World War II. The film presents their daily activities, such as cultivating vegetables and raising chickens, while also revealing the emotional scars they carry from their past experiences.
The documentary addresses the societal prejudice these women faced upon returning to Korea and their feelings of sorrow and anger towards the Japanese government's denial of their suffering. It emphasizes the need to acknowledge their stories and the injustices they endured, which have often been overlooked by society.
Why Watch
- •Meet the comfort women of World War II.
- •Find out about the House of Sharing.
- •See the impact of societal prejudice on survivors.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by Chang Ho-jun in 1997.
•The documentary has a runtime of 71 minutes.
•The women in the House of Sharing cultivate vegetables and raise chickens.
Perfect For
Korean history enthusiastsWomen's rights advocatesWorld War II studies