Ethnic Korean students at Chosen elementary, middle, and high school in Hokkaido, Japan, navigate their education within a pro-North Korean environment.
Synopsis
Ethnic Korean students at Chosen elementary, middle, and high school in Hokkaido, Japan, navigate their education within a pro-North Korean environment.
Synopsis
Students at Chosen elementary, middle, and high school in Hokkaido, Japan, navigate their education within a pro-North Korean environment. The film follows ethnic Korean students over a year as they attend classes and engage in daily life. It captures their interactions and experiences in a society where they often feel marginalized. Released on March 29, 2007, "Our School" received significant attention, with reports of 85,000 to 90,000 admissions in South Korea, marking a notable success for a documentary.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See ethnic Korean students in a unique educational setting.
- Find out about pro-North Korean influences in Japan.
- Meet director Kim Myeong-joon, award-winning filmmaker.
Did You Know
- The film was released on 29 March 2007.
- It registered between 85,000 and 90,000 viewers in South Korea.
- Director Kim Myeong-joon won a prize for his work on this film.
- The film was released on DVD in Japan in 2009.
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When was the documentary Our School released?
Our School was released on 29 March 2007.
How many viewers did Our School attract in South Korea?
Our School registered between 85,000 and 90,000 viewer admissions in the South Korean domestic market.
Who directed the documentary Our School?
The documentary was directed by Kim Myeong-joon.
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