Dear Pyongyang
Synopsis
Dear Pyongyang is a documentary film by Zainichi Korean director Yang Yong-hi (Korean: 양영희, Hanja: 梁英姬) about her own family. It was shot in Osaka Japan (Yang's hometown) and Pyongyang, North Korea, In the 1970s, Yang's father, an ardent communist and leader of the pro-North movement in Japan, sent his three sons from Japan to North Korea under a repatriation campaign sponsored by ethnic activist organisation and de facto North Korean embassy Chongryon; as the only daughter, Yang herself remained in Japan. However, as the economic situation in the North deteriorated, the brothers became increasingly dependent for survival on the care packages sent by their parents. The film shows Yang's visits to her brothers in Pyongyang, as well as conversations with her father about his ideological faith and his regrets over breaking up his family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Dear Pyongyang -- Official US Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-08
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pusan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 23, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Yong-hi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yang Yong-hi
- Original Title
- Dear Pyongyang
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yang Yong-hi
Yang Yong-hi
Yang Yong-hi
Akane Nakawoo
Toshiya Inaba
Department Leadership Roster
Yang Yong-hi
Writer
Akane Nakawoo
Editor
Yang Yong-hi
Director
Toshiya Inaba
Producer
Yang Yong-hi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dear Pyongyang.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Pyongyang
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What is Dear Pyongyang about?
Dear Pyongyang is a documentary film by Zainichi Korean director Yang Yong-hi (Korean: 양영희, Hanja: 梁英姬) about her own family. It was shot in Osaka Japan (Yang's hometown) and Pyongyang, North Korea, In the 1970s, Yang's father, an ardent communist and leader of the pro-North movement in Japan, sent his three sons from Japan to North Korea under a repatriation campaign sponsored by ethnic activist organisation and de facto North Korean embassy Chongryon; as the only daughter, Yang herself remained in Japan. However, as the economic situation in the North deteriorated, the brothers became increasingly dependent for survival on the care packages sent by their parents. The film shows Yang's visits to her brothers in Pyongyang, as well as conversations with her father about his ideological faith and his regrets over breaking up his family.
Who directed Dear Pyongyang?
Dear Pyongyang was directed by Yang Yong-hi.
Who stars in Dear Pyongyang?
The principal cast of Dear Pyongyang includes Not specified.
When was Dear Pyongyang released and how long is it?
Dear Pyongyang was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.