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201280 minPGdocumentary

Without Father

201280 minPGdocumentary

Two Japanese women, Yoko and Masako, travel to Japan after living in Korea for a combined total of 50 years.

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Two Japanese women, Yoko and Masako, travel to Japan after living in Korea for a combined total of 50 years.

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Kim Eung-soodirector

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Yoko and Masako travel from Korea to Japan, each representing different experiences over a span of fifty years. Yoko is featured in Kawashima Watkins’ work, "So Far from the Bamboo Grove." Masako lives in Korea after marrying a Korean. Their perspectives offer insights into their lives and the cultural shifts they have encountered over time. Directed by Kim Eung-soo, "Without Father" runs for 80 minutes.

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