Available November 22 – December 5, 2021 on Eventive
Forbidden Fatherland (Korea, Republic of)
Documentary
Running Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
Director: Lyang Kim
Writer: Lyang Kim
Producer: Lyang Kim
Synopsis:
The film director is dissatisfied with her awkward relationship to her father, who was born in North Korea during the Japanese occupation, who was separated from his family during the war, and settled in South Korea all alone.
When her father was diagnosed with the Parkinson´s disease in his later years, she strives to understand her father, her father’s past life, his view of the modern society and his wishes.
Notable Screenings:
- Busan International Film Festival
- Diaspora Film Festival
- Seoul International Agape Film Festival
- Seoul Eco Film Festival
- New York Independant Cinema Award
- Seoul Independant Film Festival
News & Reviews
Forbidden Fatherland – Korea Times
