
Reclaiming Our Names
본명 선언
Synopsis
Matsuda Shunji, a freshman of Amagasaki High School in Osaka faces a difficult decision regarding the revelation of his Korean name, Lee Jun-Chi. The teenager is aware of the difficulties of living in Japan with a Korean name, and so dreads the day when he is supposed to make this decision. He ultimately meets a loneliness whereby we are left to witness the outcome of his dilemma.
Top Cast
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Pusan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hong Hyung-sook
- Original Score
- Ma Do-won
- Original Title
- 본명 선언
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Seoul Visual Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hong Hyung-sook
Ma Do-won
Hong Hyo-sook
Kang Seok-pill
Department Leadership Roster
Hong Hyung-sook
Director
Kang Seok-pill
Producer
Hong Hyo-sook
Director of Photography
Ma Do-won
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reclaiming Our Names
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reclaiming Our Names about?
Matsuda Shunji, a freshman of Amagasaki High School in Osaka faces a difficult decision regarding the revelation of his Korean name, Lee Jun-Chi. The teenager is aware of the difficulties of living in Japan with a Korean name, and so dreads the day when he is supposed to make this decision. He ultimately meets a loneliness whereby we are left to witness the outcome of his dilemma.
Who directed Reclaiming Our Names?
Reclaiming Our Names was directed by Hong Hyung-sook.
Who stars in Reclaiming Our Names?
The principal cast of Reclaiming Our Names includes Pang Eun-jin.
When was Reclaiming Our Names released and how long is it?
Reclaiming Our Names was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Reclaiming Our Names?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reclaiming Our Names was composed by Ma Do-won.


















