The Story of Our Home (Korean: 우리집 이야기) is a 2016 North Korean drama film based on the life of Jang Jong Hwa, the "child mother" who adopted several orphans at a young age.[2] Directed by Ri Yun-Ho, the film won the top prize at the 2016 Pyongyang Film Festival.[3]
| The Story of Our Home | |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Revised Romanization | Uli Jib Iyagi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Uri Chim Iyagi |
| Directed by | Ri Yun-Ho |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | The life of Jang Jong Hwa |
| Starring |
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Production company | Korean Film Studio |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | North Korea |
| Language | Korean |
In 2018, The Story of Our Home became the first North Korean film to be screened publicly in South Korea when it was presented at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.[4]
Premise edit
Eighteen-year-old Ri Jong-A cares for a family of orphaned children. The eldest of the siblings, Un-Jong, is unreceptive to the help.[4]
Cast edit
- Paek Sol-mi as Ri Jong-A, the eighteen-year-old caretaker of several orphaned children
- Kim Thae-Gum as Un-Jong, the eldest of the children cared for by Jong-A
- Kim Pom-Gyong and O Hyon-Choi as Un-Hyang and Un-Chol, Un-Jong's siblings
Release edit
The Story of Our Home premiered at the 2016 Pyongyang International Film Festival, where it was recognized with the top film prize, the Torch Award. Paek Sol-mi was awarded Best Actress for her performance as Ri Jong-A, her on-screen debut.[3]
Unlike many North Korean films, The Story of Our Home was screened at film festivals outside the country, most notably at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea.[4]
Accolades edit
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Pyongyang International Film Festival | September 23, 2023 | Torch Award | The Story of Our Home | Won | [3] |
| Best Actress | Paek Sol-mi | Won |
References edit
- ^ n.a. ""The Story of Our Home" – 2016 Pyongyang Film Review". Meniscus Magazine. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ Schwarz, Tim. "Orphaned by famine: The 'child mother' caring for North Korea's parentless". CNN. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Maheshwari, Laya. "In North Korea, an International Film Festival Where 'Self-Reliance' Is the Star". Pulitzer Center. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Lee, Hyo-won. "Bucheon: A Glimpse Into North Korea Through Cinema". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
