Suchwiin bulmyeong

"Innocence is a casualty of war."

Jun 2 2001 R 1h 57m
Drama, War

Romances end in blood and the frail hopes of individuals are torn apart in a vile karmic continuity of colonialism, civil war and occupation. After surviving Japanese colonization, Korea became the first war zone of the Cold War. The legacy of war remains today in this divided country.

Plot

Romances end in blood and the frail hopes of individuals are torn apart in a vile karmic continuity of colonialism, civil war and occupation. After surviving Japanese colonization, Korea became the first war zone of the Cold War. The legacy of war remains today in this divided country. Three forlorn teenagers, Chank-guk, Jihum and Eunok are figures in the landscape of this story, which highlights the global implications of a very Korean reality. None of them is able to escape the withering pull of tragedy. All desperate pleas for love and redemption are returned stamped in red with <Address Unknown>.

Written by

Kim Ki-duk

Directed by

Kim Ki-duk

Production Countries

South Korea

Production Companies

Kim Ki Duk Film, Tube Entertainment, LJ Film

Languages

Awards

4 wins & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,975
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA