Homes Apart: Korea
Synopsis
They speak the same language, share a similar culture and once belonged to a single nation. When the Korean War ended in 1953, ten million families were torn apart. By the early 90s, as the rest of the world celebrated the end of the Cold War, Koreans remain separated between North and South, fearing the threat of mutual destruction. Beginning with one man's journey to reunite with his sister in North Korea, filmmakers Takagi and Choy reveal the personal, social and political dimensions of one of the last divided nations on earth. The film was also the first US project to get permission to film in both South & North Korea.
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Hot Docs 2023 Trailer: HOMES APART: KOREA
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-28
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Choy, J.T. Takagi
- Screenplay & Story
- David Henry Hwang
- Original Score
- Jason Hwang
- Original Title
- Homes Apart: Korea
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Third World Newsreel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Choy, J.T. Takagi
David Henry Hwang
Jason Hwang
Christine Choy, Nick Doob
Maro Chermayeff
Christine Choy
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Choy
Director
J.T. Takagi
Director
Maro Chermayeff
Editor
Christine Choy
Director of Photography
Nick Doob
Director of Photography
Jason Hwang
Original Music Composer
Christine Choy
Producer
David Henry Hwang
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Homes Apart: Korea about?
They speak the same language, share a similar culture and once belonged to a single nation. When the Korean War ended in 1953, ten million families were torn apart. By the early 90s, as the rest of the world celebrated the end of the Cold War, Koreans remain separated between North and South, fearing the threat of mutual destruction. Beginning with one man's journey to reunite with his sister in North Korea, filmmakers Takagi and Choy reveal the personal, social and political dimensions of one of the last divided nations on earth. The film was also the first US project to get permission to film in both South & North Korea.
Who directed Homes Apart: Korea?
Homes Apart: Korea was directed by Christine Choy, J.T. Takagi.
Who stars in Homes Apart: Korea?
The principal cast of Homes Apart: Korea includes Not specified.
When was Homes Apart: Korea released and how long is it?
Homes Apart: Korea was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Homes Apart: Korea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Homes Apart: Korea was composed by Jason Hwang.