In-chul in his fifth year gets lost due to a ship wreck on his way back from a remote island and drifts to the border between the South and North Korea. In-chul meets North Korean boy Dong-man who collects used metals for living. Although difference of their background limits their conversation, Dong-man is moved by In-chul's innocence and cross the border with him. Unfortunately, they get shot by the army of North Korea and die.
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Im Kwon-taek Director
First release October 5, 1978 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 가깝고도 먼 길
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Yeonbang Movies
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South Korea
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Original title
가깝고도 먼 길
Original language
Korean
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Korean
Release dates
South Korea · October 5, 1978
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