Near Yet Far Away
가깝고도 먼 길
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Im Kwon-taek
- Original Title
- 가깝고도 먼 길
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Im Kwon-taek
Department Leadership Roster
Im Kwon-taek
Director
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What is Near Yet Far Away about?
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.
Who directed Near Yet Far Away?
Near Yet Far Away was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
Who stars in Near Yet Far Away?
The principal cast of Near Yet Far Away includes Not specified.
When was Near Yet Far Away released and how long is it?
Near Yet Far Away was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.